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If you need someone to cater to your every whim, Julie Ellis is too busy directing the daily operations of Seasons Café. But, with an arsenal of scrumptious goodness, she can cater the mess out of your Christmas party. The native Minnesotan may have attended college to study physical therapy, but a passion for cooking was always simmering on the back burner.
Ellis and her husband, an engineer for Bosch, moved to Greenville three years ago from Chicago, but prior to that, they traveled the world for his job. The couple and their two children spent three years in Shanghai and six in Hong Kong, affording the nascent chef an opportunity to explore the far realms of Southeast Asia. "In Hong Kong, we had kitchen helpers from Sri Lanka, Thailand, and China who taught me how to cook their native dishes," recalls Ellis. "I took cooking classes in India and stocked up on exotic spices from Asian markets."
Shanghai opened her eyes to a new culinary experience, one where women butchered chickens in their backyards and men shed turtles from nearby ponds for dinner. Ellis quickly adopted the local practice of shopping daily at neighborhood markets and creating meals based on the products available. And after dining at regional restaurants, she would challenge herself to re-create dishes she sampled.
When she arrived in Greenville after her global adventures, Ellis decided to pursue her love for cooking professionally, and enrolled in the Culinard Program at Virginia College. It was there she met Mark Bergstrom, an accomplished chef who heads the program. She cooked in the kitchens of American Grocery and Roost after completing her culinary studies, but soon discovered she preferred working for herself. Ellis reached out to Bergstrom for advice, and he suggested the ultimate dream—opening a catering business together. Seasons Café and Catering launched a year and a half ago.
"My cooking style is very classic," says Ellis, who makes all of her food from scratch and can cater anything (think holiday parties) from a lunch for 20 people to a corporate event for 500. "I like to use the freshest local ingredients and make ordinary food extraordinary by having fun with different flavor profiles and spices."
In addition to a full schedule of catering events and serving lunch at Seasons Café, Ellis and Bergstrom host buffet dinners (reservations required) on Friday nights. What started as an idea for a Lenten Friday-night fish fry garnered such a following that the pair decided to continue the weekly dinners, with themes ranging from Italian to barbecue.
As a growing catering service, Seasons Café is continually looking for opportunities to expand their brand and explore new foods, and Ellis is itching to branch out and do five-course wine dinners in the café. But for the moment, she admits, she's got more than enough on her plate.
Granny Smith Caramel-Apple Cheesecake
¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup flour
½ cup cold butter, cubed
Apple filling:
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
¼ cup butter
½ cup sugar
½ tsp. each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
Cream Cheese filling:
2 ½ pounds cream cheese
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
¾ cup sour cream
1 tsp. applejack liquor
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup flour
½ cup oatmeal
6 Tbs. butter
Caramel sauce:
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For the crust:
Pulse flour, graham cracker, and brown sugar in food processor. Add cubed, cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Press in bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake 8 minutes; then cool.
For the apple filling:
Cook apples in pan with the butter until softened. Add sugar and spices and cook until caramelized. Stir in heavy cream. Layer apples on top of baked crust.
For the cream cheese filling:
In a mixer, cream together cream cheese and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, combining after each addition. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Pour mixture over the apples in the pre-baked crust. Bake for 40 minutes.
For the streusel:
Pulse brown sugar, flour, and nuts in the food
processor. Add cubes of cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Spread on sheet tray and bake until brown. Cool and crumble with your hands.
For caramel sauce:
Mix brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking gently, for 5 to 7 minutes, until mixture thickens. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further. Turn off the heat, cool slightly, and pour the sauce into a jar. Refrigerate until cold.
To assemble:
Finish cheesecake by sprinkling streusel on top. Cut cheesecake into slices. Drizzle on caramel sauce just before serving.
Season's Café & Catering, 1054 E Butler Rd, Greenville.(864) 297-6516, seasonscafeandcatering.com
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How To Treat Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatic nerve pain is usually caused by a pinched nerve. This condition is known as sciatica and can be the result of an accident or of having a bad posture. A herniated disc or a bone overgrowth on a vertebra are other common causes. Here is how you can treat sciatic nerve pain.
Stretch Lightly
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Take Over-The-Counter Medication
You can take Advil and similar over-the-counter treatments if you are experiencing mild pain. These treatments are not a permanent solution but they can help until you see a doctor.
Use Hot And Cold Treatments
You can relax the affected area by applying hot and cold treatments. Taking a long warm bath is another good way to temporarily alleviate the symptoms of sciatic nerve pain.
Prescription Anti-Inflammatories
If your sciatica is caused by an inflamed and irritated nerve, your doctor will probably prescribe some anti-inflammatories. You should see a doctor to get a prescription if the pain is intense or if you experience other symptoms such as muscle weakness.
Prescription Painkillers
Your doctor will probably prescribe some painkillers if you experience excruciating pain in your lower back or hip. This is a temporary solution but it will help with the pain until your sciatica goes away or until you undergo surgery.
Physical Therapy
The sciatic nerve can be pinched or irritated as a result of an injury or of bad posture. If this is the case, your doctor will probably recommend physical therapy. This treatment is a good way to prevent further injuries in the future and to help you improve your posture if this is the reason behind your sciatica.
Surgery is often needed to treat sciatic nerve pain. Surgery can be performed to treat a herniated disc or to replace a damaged disc. Surgery is also needed if the sciatic nerve is pinched by a vertebra with a bone overgrowth. Surgery is often the best treatment option if you suffer from chronic sciatic nerve pain.
These are the most common treatment options for sciatica although there are other on www.togetherforeverchanging.org. If you are experiencing mild pain and no other symptoms, stretching, improving your posture and losing some weight should be enough to make the pain disappear. If you are experiencing more severe pain and other symptoms such as muscle weakness, loss of bowel and bladder control or a loss of feeling in your leg, you need to see your doctor right away.
Your doctor will determine what is causing the sciatic nerve pain and will recommend the best treatment option for your needs. X-rays might be needed to determine if you have a bone overgrowth or a herniated disc. You should also see your doctor if you experience pain after sustaining an injury in your hip or lower back since physical therapy might be needed.


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Canada Day fireworks move to the Henley
The record-breaking high water levels of Lake Ontario won't stop fireworks from lighting up the sky in Port Dalhousie on Canada Day.
The Port Dalhousie Lions Club normally sets off its dazzling Canada Day fireworks display from Lakeside Park but will be unable to this year due to safety concerns associated with the record water levels in Lake Ontario. Instead, the Lions Club will set off its annual Canada Day fireworks from Henley Island.
"It's unfortunate to see how the high water levels of Lake Ontario have impacted Lakeside Park, but we're thrilled we can still entertain the community with our Canada Day fireworks show," said Peter Wilson from the Port Dalhousie Lions Club.
The fireworks display starts at 10 p.m. Access to Henley Island will be closed during the fireworks show. Residents can view the fireworks from Rennie Park, Jaycee Park and the surrounding area. Admission is free. A rain date is set for Sunday, July 2 at 10 p.m.
The Lions Club, the Canadian Henley Rowing Corporation and the City of
St. Catharines met in late May to discuss the issues caused by the record water levels and how it would impact the Canada Day fireworks show.
"We're glad we can help a neighbor in need," said Wayne Dick from the Canadian Henley Rowing Corporation. "As a proud member of the Port Dalhousie community, we know how important the Canada Day fireworks are to everyone. We are looking forward to sharing the Canada Day spirit with the community."
Fireworks will wrap up a day of festivities on Saturday, July 1, starting with the City's Canada Day celebrations from noon to 4 p.m. at Rennie Park.


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On Thursday, a Connecticut Superior Court judge denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that holds gunmakers and sellers liable in the Newtown shootings committed by an insane madman. The defendants in the lawsuit, which include Remington Arms, had argued that the lawsuit should be dismissed under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). That 2005 federal law shields the firearms industry from liability for crimes that it had no part in, no advance knowledge of, nor any reasonable suspicion of facilitating.
While attorneys for the plaintiffs celebrated Judge Barbara Bellis' decision, the ruling doesn't prevent the defendants from filing future immunity claims. But it could open the floodgates to similar frivolous litigation. And as we wrote last month, that outcome could be devastating.
"If this argument is successful, you could see gun manufacturers stop selling these guns (AR-15-type rifles) to the public permanently," warned UCLA Law Professor Adam Winkler.
While anti-gun organizations and gun-ban politicians continue attempts to derail our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, Americans are buying guns at a record pace. The exact reason why is uncertain, with many factors likely contributing.
But we now know what people think about why Americans continue to purchase more guns than ever before, as a recent Rasmussen Poll sought to answer that question. The survey asked: "What is the main reason most people purchase a gun—self-defense, to commit a criminal act, for job purposes, some other reason?"
The answer was unsurprising, although likely frustrating to those anti-gunners who would have you believe firearms are seldom used in self-defense. A whopping 66 percent believe self-defense is the main reason most people purchase a gun, while just 5 percent think they make such a purchase to commit a criminal act. A miniscule 1 percent say it's for job purposes, and 22 percent say most people buy a gun for some other reason.
Yet another newspaper has called Hillary Clinton to task for her deceptive, misleading claim—on the eve of the New York primary—that Bernie Sanders' home state of Vermont is responsible for "guns that end up committing crimes" [sic] in New York.
As Albany Times Union columnist Chris Churchill wrote Wednesday, of the firearms seized in connection with crimes in New York that could be traced, only 1.3 percent were traced to Vermont, meaning that "Clinton's claim would be a big, fat lie if not for the two words she inserted between 'highest' and 'number': 'per capita.'"
This kind of weasel-worded deception—the Clintons' stock-in-trade—has increasingly alienated even Clinton's supporters, from Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin to the Washington Post, which "awarded" Clinton "three Pinocchios" for her claim, which the Times Union columnist summed up as "blatantly dishonest." Is it any wonder the number-one word Americans associate with Hillary is "liar"?
Theatergoers were expecting to see the usual fake blood, skilled stuntmen and CGI effects when they filed into a NYC theater to watch "Gun Crazy," touted as the latest big-budget Hollywood blockbuster. Instead, to their shock, scenes of real-life homicides, suicides and accidental shootings filled the big screen, including domestic abuse, a massacre at a city hall meeting, and a policeman overpowered by armed thugs.
Being unwittingly subjected to scenes of graphic violence is bad enough. But the audience members, who were interviewed before the movie and whose reactions were being surreptitiously taped during the film, would soon become cast members themselves in a twisted PSA produced by extreme anti-gun group States United To Prevent Gun Violence.
The "Gun Crazy" PSA's purpose is to shame action film lovers. But the idea that these people deserve to be punished by manipulation, shaming and emotional blackmail for enjoying fictional violence—where good triumphs over evil, and justice is served in the end—is the truly crazy part.
The state Supreme Court has decided not to hear an appeal on whether guns should be allowed in University of Florida housing. A gun-rights group had urged the court to overturn a 1st District Court of Appeal ruling upholding a firearms ban on school grounds. The lawsuit was filed against the university in 2014, stating that citizens have a constitutional right to keep guns in their homes, which should include university housing.
Florida Carry brought lawsuit to UF after winning a similar gun-rights case against the University of North Florida, where the Court of Appeal ruled students could store guns in their car while on campus grounds. However, in the University of Florida case the court pointed to a state law barring guns on school property, while weighing against another law affirming the right to possess guns at home. The court did not give a reason for declining the case.
A Texas family under attack by a crazed home intruder on Monday was saved by an armed neighbor.
According to police reports, the Spring, Texas, family said an armed man walked into the house, where a woman and her children were, and started taking things. The gunman loaded up more belongings and continued to threaten the family with his gun.
Fortunately for the family, one of the children escaped and ran across the street to a neighbor's house. Hearing of the crime in progress, the neighbor grabbed his gun, ran to the house and fired several shots at the suspect, chasing him away.
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Bacon Maple Milkshake
We had originally planned to make bacon maple ice cream for last night's Bacon Blow Out dinner party, but at at the last minute we decided to upgrade to milkshakes. As long as you have the right equipment, this is easy but oh so tasty!
Makes 4 milkshakes (repeat as necessary to satisfy all your Bacon Blow Out guests)
5 cups of vanilla ice cream
12 oz. of whole milk
1/3 cup of chopped, cooked, and drained bacon (do this well beforehand)
1/3 cup of maple syrup
1/2 tsp. of maple extract
Whipped cream (from a can, or use our recipe found here)
Pour the milk into a blender. Add the ice cream, maple syrup, and maple extract. Blend until smooth.
Take the lid off the blender and stir in the bacon by hand, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on the whipped cream (maybe a pinch per milkshake).
Pour into a cup, garnish with whipped cream, and sprinkle on a few bacon pieces. Optional: add a whole strip of bacon for visual appeal.
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Infusionarium – Creating healing spaces
Roger Holzberg – Infusionarium – How to create a healing space for cancer patients.
So we call the program The Infusionarium.
Marzena Kmiecik: I love the name. Who came up with the name, you did?
I'm not sure probably me. I mean it's a very Disney kind of word but chemotherapy infusion is where we start. Dr. Saunders my partner says it's a meshing of infusion and aquarium right? Aquarium being full immersive and infusion the way we treat. We started off in the pediatric space because we could and because it's a very delicate population.
We were very fortunate to have a wonderful article published in the New York Times, and the reaction to the article was incredibly positive and had a lot of adults saying "hello! I went through chemotherapy, I would like to have been on the international space station, I'd love to go to jet propulsion laboratory and have a planetary protection engineer help me learn what it's likes to pilot a rover on Mars. What about us right?"
Also other modalities, radiation therapy, dialysis, physical therapy….What would it do to the mind of a senior citizen who's beginning to lose touch with reality via dementia to be able to summit Mt. Everest or swim on the Great Barrier Reef. So yes we want to expand and find out what immersive healing experience can do for a number of other illnesses and also another host of different modalities. So yes we would like to grow as quickly as we can and learn as quickly as we can.
Marzena Kmiecik: What do you need to accomplish that?
We really would like to partner with some of the companies, let's say the Google's and Amazons of the world. Right now we're powering our connected live events out of Google Hangouts, and it's incredible, it's basically a mini town hall meeting but we are taking group of patients to places like Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Monterey Bay Aquarium, backstage at DisneyLand and Google is powering that and we think that's incredible. We would love for them to help us grow this program, right, to grow it and scale it.
Our immersive learning experiences for parents after their children get through treatment to really focus on the healing and well being phase of the journey, the journey that we can't build for as a medical establishment because doctors can't get paid for their patients being well. We really focus on that in our survival guides and e-books, we would love to partner with Amazon to help disseminate those farther for anybody who is on the patient journey and figure out a way to do that. So we would love to start building partnerships in different ways and even on the smallest scales.
Marzena Kmiecik: I was going to ask you, on an individual level how can people help to spread the word and get the community excited?
Well on a much smaller level the Orange County model is very interesting, so the Hyundai US corporate office is in Orange County California, the Children Hospital in Orange County is one of their corporate programs that they support. We are finding as we are beginning to develop our next half of dozen and our next half a dozen infusion at this point in various stages of preproduction and development, they are being sponsored in different ways by different organizations so we are coming up with some creative models with hospitals to create them and it turns out they are not very expensive.
Marzena Kmiecik: What is the cost of one just to get an idea?
Well it depend how many seats it is, how many screens it is but it's roughly in the $40,000 per seat range. So each seat has its own screen and the screen then wraps cinematically around the seats, because there are times where you have a group of kids and they will be done with the emergent stuff and they will say "look for the next little while headphones on, Facebook, homework or whatever, I just want to be in my own world that's what would make me feel the best". Let me just be on my Facebook page for the next hour right or whatever right , so every kid would go in their own mode with headphones on. It's roughly in the $40,000 per seat range.
Marzena Kmiecik: It's really durable especially for corporations to invest in something like that.
Yes. The other thing that is scalable, that we are excited about is, so the immersive experiences are scalable, the immersive experience go into the library so different kids in different regions tell us where they want to heal. Kids from another region can say "oh I want to see what the Latino kids from Miami thought was cool" The Latino kids from Orange County, California go "what did the Cubans thought were cool" right. That's also I think a growth experience for patients. Our live events they are essential giant hall meetings, they can scale enormously time zones per minute.
Marzena Kmiecik: Have you thought about developing countries? Would that be something that's possible to invest in?
Ironically yes. My son who spent the last year teaching Ecuador at a Junior college there, I went down to visit him a couple months ago and is sponsor family said "your father is coming you must stay with us, you'll sleep on the sofa, he'll sleep in your room". Their eldest son wants to develop an Infusionarium program for the Keto Children's Hospital and believes he can do it for a much lower price threshold than $40,000 for a chair which he probably can in Keto.
Honestly this is probably a really stupid thing to say if you have any investor or VC listening to this video. We formed this company to make money we didn't form this company to become billionaires. If the Keto pediatric hospital comes to us and says "we want your programs, we want them in Spanish, we want your learning channel stuff and this is what we can afford we are going to find a way to make it work. We need to be able to pay our bills but we need to be able to provide healing at this level in a larger way.


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The holiday season is here. Already. This Saturday, Nov. 12, in Mount Horeb, WI is Hospitality Day and the Holiday Craft Bonanza. Small Business Saturday will be on Nov. 26. Friday Festive Eves will be Dec. 2, 9, and 16. I'll be taking some days off around Thanksgiving and after Christmas. HOLIDAY CLOSURES: Thanksgiving: 2016 … Continue reading holidays and such
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CT lawmakers demand rollback on Eversource rates during pandemic
lConnecticut legislators are asking state regulators to suspend elements of Eversource Energy bills that increased at the start of July, arguing that the pandemic has forced families to amp up air conditioning with kids staying home from summer camps.
A historically hot July has compounded the problem, with some customers complaining on Facebook of electric bills having doubled. Eversource announced last month that base rates under its default "standard offer" service would be 22 percent lower over the back half of 2020. That has been offset by muggy July weather that has increased the use of air conditioning to keep cool, with many homeowners running basement dehumidifiers around the clock as well to ward off mold.
A few underlying elements of Eversource's delivery rates did increase, and if both Democrat and Republican leaders in the Connecticut General Assembly get their way, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority would roll those back to their June levels pending further review. PURA confirmed Wednesday it has opened a formal docket in response to the lawmakers' request.
"PURA will rule on the motion as soon as possible," stated Marissa Gillett, PURA chair, in an email response Wednesday to a query. "If PURA's legal authority to undertake the suspension is raised by parties, this could be a matter that is addressed in PURA's motion ruling.
A federally mandated "congestion" charge on Eversource bills had its underlying formula changed as of July 1 to include higher rates paid for electricity from Dominion Energy's Millstone nuclear plant in Waterford. Dominion demanded the change last year, as operators of plants powered by natural gas saw prices drop to the point where they could charge less than Millstone, with Gov. Ned Lamont's office brokering a new power purchase agreement last year months after taking office.
Rep. David Arconti, D-Danbury, said legislators want PURA to explore any regulatory powers at its disposal to suspend any elements on bills that have increased. Arconti co-chairs the Connecticut General Assembly's Energy and Technology Committee.
"They as the regulators have to make the decision whether or not they have the ability to [return] rates back to the June level, and conduct a thorough review of the reasons why Eversource has tacked on these cost-recovery mechanisms in such a way they did," Arconti said Wednesday. "I think we could direct PURA ... to work through the transparency issue on utility bills."
An Eversource spokesperson confirmed Wednesday the company is aware of the request and that it is considering "any and all options" without specifying whether those include any unilateral adjustment to rates during the summer months. Both Eversource and Avangrid are considering payment deferral requests by any customers struggling to meet their monthly bills.
"We understand and appreciate the efforts expressed by our legislators to address the high bill concerns from customers," stated Eversource spokesperson Tricia Modifica in an email response to a query. "PURA has to review and approve any and all rate changes or adjustments."
With the Millstone surcharge in place, the new FMCC delivery charge on customer bills nearly doubled to more than 3 cents a kilowatt hour, which for the average household consuming 500 kilowatt hours of electricity in the spring or fall amounts to about $15 a month.
But tack on the demands of air conditioners and basement dehumidifiers, and some households could absorb an FMCC charge in excess of $35, while paying more for power generation and transmission based on their increased kilowatt hours of consumption.
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Any of my teacher friends ever need a little grounding? Would you consider trying this?
By the time I finish going through all 12 things on the list, I think I will have forgotten what I was teaching.
Here is my attempt based on the infographic below.
Not meaning to make fun of anxiety attacks—really, I have been known to have them at times when I'm feeling unprepared or having a less than stellar teaching day.
Anxiety Attack in the Classroom?
Here's what I envision during an evaluation as I try to avoid an anxiety attack by "grounding" myself. I don't think I would get through all the grounding of my surroundings without losing my focus, but here's my attempt.
5 Things I can See: 1) posted vocabulary 2) standard/objective 3) an anchor chart 4) my lesson plan notebook 5) some data for differentiation
Adding to anxiety–where did I put the notebook? Is my data current? Should I flip through it? Is that last week's vocabulary? Aaargh, I meant to change the board!
4 Things I can Touch: 1) The lesson plan notebook I deliver to my visitor 2) The data that I forgot to put in my notebook 3) Hopefully the supplies I need 4) More coffee
Where are those handouts? Aargh, I just had the notebook with my lessons–where did I put it? Oh my gosh, I need another sip of coffee–where did I set the cup down? The remote!!! Has anyone seen my remote?
3 Things I can Hear: 1) The brief yet peaceful sound of silent thinking 2) The excitement of certain learning activities 3) The impulsivity of a "pick me" kid
Oh, the quiet–I love the sound of thinking. How long will this peace last? The words I'll hear later…Nuts and bolts. Keep it simple. Connect the dots. Too busy.
2 Things I can Smell: 1) Mr. Marker flavored scenty markers 2) More coffee
Too much cologne–this is beyond smell–I can taste it. I can't bring this up. It will disturb the silence.
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Not only did The Giggling One give me the game I really wanted for Christmas, she also bought me two other games as well!
I am now the very proud and grateful owner of Agricola, Carcassonne, and Carcassonne - the Tower.
And my thoughtful step-sister Michelle also gave us Acquire.
What better Christmas could a gamer ask for?
The Giggling One and I have already had a 2 player game of Agricola. Sooo many options with sooo few available moves. This game is huge, and is definitely getting a look in at the next Hobart Gamers night.
Look for an Agricola-centric blog entry once I've played it with more players. Hopefully it's only a week or so away.
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March 2, 2017: Hyosung has launched a limited edition variant of the Aquila 250 at Rs 2.94 lakhs (ex-Delhi). The bike is limited to 100 units and can be had in 3 color options - Matte Green, Carbon Black, and Desert Brown. The Aquila 250 is an entry-level cruiser and the most affordable V-twin sold in India. The design is inspired from the larger Aquila Pro or GV 650 as it is known internationally. The cruiser is powered by a 249cc, V-twin that makes 26.5PS and 21.37Nm of torque. The bike is brought into the country as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit and assembled at their manufacturing facility in Wai, Pune. The USP of the bike is its dimensions and lashings of chrome that give it quite a bit of road presence. The bike is priced at Rs 2.84 lakh (ex-Delhi) and makes sense if you are looking for a multi-cylinder (read V-twin) cruiser at a budget as the next V-twin, the Harley-Davidson Street 750 is priced at Rs 4.91 lakh.
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The Aquila 250 is an entry-level cruiser and the most affordable V-twin to be sold in India. The design is inspired from the larger Aquila Pro or GV 650 as it is known internationally. The Aquila 250 covers all the details of a classic cruiser - the large round headlamp and twin pod instrument console, fat front forks, all in chrome. The tear-drop shaped fuel tank can hold 14-litres. It also gets a chrome exhaust and cast aluminum 16-inch front and 15-inch rear alloys, wrapped with fat tubeless tires. The split seats are wide and with the low and relaxed seating position should be comfortable over long distances.
Cycle parts include conventional front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a single disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear.
The cruiser is powered by a 249cc high-revving V-twin that is quite uncharacteristic for cruisers. The oil-cooled mill produces 26.5PS @ 9500rpm and 21.37Nm of torque @ 7000rpm. The bike has a low kerb weight of 179kgs which should allow it to sprint off the line quicker.
The bike is brought into the country as a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) unit and assembled at their manufacturing facility in Wai, Pune. The USP of the bike is its dimensions and lashings of chrome that give it quite a bit of road presence. The bike is priced at Rs 2.84 lakh (ex-Delhi) and makes sense if you are looking for a multi-cylinder (read V-twin) cruiser at a budget.
Design and Features
The motorcycle is dimensionally compact than the full sized cruiser bikes, but it still carries almost all the design elements required for similar body style. It comes with an overall dimension of 2282 mm in length, 875 mm in width and 1096 mm in height along with a 1515 mm of wheelbase. The ground clearance of the bike sits at 155 mm, which is more in comparison to other cruiser bikes, and delivers a pleasant ride on Indian roads. Total kerb weight of the machine is 179 kg.
The bike is chromed lavishly that enhances its appearance and renders the feel of a classic cruiser to the crowd. At the front, it has round headlamp, which looks classy when seen with the front suspension forks. The hostile design and magnetic appearance of the bike are similar to its elder sibling Aquila 650 pro, which is also available in the Indian market. It has a delicately designed instrument cluster, which is a two pod unit that includes an analogue speedometer, a tachometer and LC D odometer. Except this, A digital gear indicator along with the warning lights also find their place in that section.
Modish rear view mirrors offer a clear sight of the traffic and make the riding hassle-free. The side features a teardrop shaped fuel tank and body panels. The rear side shows a well suited U-shaped tail lamp incorporated to a set of fancy side blinkers with space given for the number plate. This cruiser machine is made available in the country in three breathtaking colors, which are: Black, White, Black and Red combination.
Engine and Performance
The cruiser features a 4-stroke, DOHC 8 valve 75 degrees V-twin 249cc, oil cooled engine which comes mated to a 5-speed transmission system. The mill generates a maximum power of 26.21 Bhp at 9500 rpm and a peak torque of 21.37 Nm at 7000 rpm. The torque generated is enough for stop and go traffic. It has a sharply chiseled fuel tank with a capacity of 14 liters but is does not offers a good mileage. Apart from this, the manufacturer also offers it with an electric start as well kick start for rider's comfortable and convenience.
Braking and Handling
The braking duties are carried out by a semi floating 275 mm single disc with dual piston caliper at the front along with a drum brake at the rear end. The absence of rear disc brake intercepts the bike from being a complete package. For better ride, the manufacturer configured it with a suspension system, which consists of a telescopic spoke suspension at the front whereas hydraulic double shock absorber suspension at the rear end to try and make the ride bump free.
Still, the suspension is not according to the Indian roads, any pothole can disturb the bike. It is made for the long distance rides as it delivers a set back riding posture. The rider can smooth ride the bike up to the speed range of 80-100 kmph, after that the rider feel vibrations over this speed that reduce the riding stability.
Safety and Features
The bike runs on an 110/90 – 16 59S tubeless tyre at the front and a 150/80 – 70S tubeless tyre at the rear wheel. The tubeless tyres reduce the sudden downshifts in the case of puncture. Furthermore, it is equipped with a liquid cooled system that prevents engine heating, whereas its maintenance free battery moves for a fairly long time without any maintenance. Apart from that this cruiser is bestowed with a Disk brake at the front end which offers a fierce stopping power and are safer for long distance riding. The company gives the warranty of two years for the bike. All above-mentioned feature makes it a trustworthy and reliable cruiser bike.


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A Summer Reading List for Geeks
Reviews of three tech-oriented books: 'You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost),' by Felicia Day; 'SuperBetter,' by Jane McGonigal; and 'ZerOes,' by Chuck Wendig
You're Never Weird On The Internet (Almost) By Felicia Day
Elevator pitch: Adorkable story-of-my-success memoir from the neurotic geek behind the "The Guild," a comedy web-series phenom about a gaggle of online gamers. One minute, the hilariously hyper-aware Ms. Day is fangasming on meeting the 10th actor to portray Doctor Who, the next ruthlessly delving into her bleakest moments. Illustrated with a scrapbook stream of self-shaming childhood photos and Internet meme images that Ms. Day Photoshops herself.
Very brief excerpt: "As a commercial actor, you get sent out on appointments several times a day with no preparation. Just audition over and over for the opportunity to become a human prop. A prop in a car ordering donuts, a prop being startled by a Transformer, a prop eating limited-release KFC panini-sandwiches over and over until the prop pukes...I've done it all."
Surprising factoids: Ms. Day is an unrepentant hoarder and keeps all the art that her fans send to her in a storage unit.
ZerOes By Chuck Wendig
Elevator pitch: Five low-level hackers are forcibly recruited by an anonymous three-letter government agency to work on a mysterious project. When these "zeroes" can't resist using their access to hack the government itself, they uncover something downright diabolical. This taut thriller will reinforce your paranoia about big government, big data, and that big, nerdy barista who just seems to know too much.
Very brief excerpt: "I'm the only one in this joint who asked to sign up and do his time for the government. I saw something was brewing, some new surveillance program, some NSA trick, and I wanted in. I wanted to get close. Expose it...God, it'd be like pulling teeth from a lion's mouth."
Surprising factoids: Fictional names in the book reference myths and historical figures: Argus Panoptes Systems (a surveillance org) gets its name from the hundred-eyed giant in Greek mythology; the Red Flag Fleet references the army of a real-life, 19-century Chinese pirate queen.
SuperBetter: A Revolutionary Approach to Getting Stronger, Happier, Braver, and More Resilient By Jane McGonigal
Elevator pitch: Armed with peer-reviewed studies and a mountain of data, Ph.D. and videogame designer Jane McGonigal puts forth over 50 game-inspired "quests" (#37: Adopt a Secret Identity) designed to boost your psychological and physical abilities. A bit self-help, a bit Alcoholics Anonymous (recruiting friends to be "allies") with enough science to make you check your doubt at the door.
Very brief excerpt: "The mounting evidence about games from the fields of psychology, medicine, and neuroscience has changed my mind about what games are—and what they can teach us. Games are not just a source of entertainment. They are a model for how to become the best version of ourselves."
Surprising factoids: Snow World, a virtual-reality game set in an ice-filled landscape, reduced pain in burn victims by at least 30%—more effective, in some cases, than morphine. Playing Tetris after trauma minimizes flashbacks that often accompany PTSD.
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2019 Oscar Predictions!
February 23, 2019
After a seemingly endless awards season, the Oscars are finally here! I have to admit this has not been my favorite season of movies so it makes the build-up to the Oscars a little less exciting. But nevertheless, I still have some HOT TAKES about what I think should and will win the six main categories at this year's Oscars! Last year, I did pretty, pretty good with my predictions for the 2018 Oscars, but this year I'm determined to do even better! I will go through each major category and explain who I think should win and who will win. Here are my very unauthorized, somewhat informed 91st Academy Award predictions!
Best Picture Nominees:
Black Panther
Bohemian Rhapsody
The Favourite
Green Book
A Star Is Born
Should Win: A Star is Born was not only my favorite movie of the year, but I also think it was the best movie of the year. It's a timeless love story that brings out incomparable performances out of its two leads Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. The music intergrates into the plot naturally rather than abruptly showing up without any real context as is the case in another Best Picture contender (cough, cough: Bohemian Rhapsody). A Star Is Born is a film that exceeded audiences' and critics' expectations once it was released and became a massive hit. Therefore, I think it should be rewarded with the Best Picture prize at the Oscars.
Will Win: I wish I could be happy about this, but alas I cannot: Roma will win Best Picture this year. Earlier this year when Roma debuted on Netflix, I was intrigued. The film had so much great buzz coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival with many critics calling the film a bonafide masterpiece. When I finally sat down to watch Roma, I was literally asleep within the first fifteen minutes. I will admit the film is beautifully shot, but the story is almost nonexistent and none of the characters are memorable. So why, you may ask, do I still think Roma will win Best Picture? Because it has won almost all of the precursor awards thus far and from what I've read many Academy voters do view it as a technical achievement. Roma is not my ideal Best Picture winner, but it is not the worst outcome.
Best Director Nominees:
Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman
Paweł Pawlikowski, Cold War
Yorgos Lanthimos, The Favourite
Alfonso Cuarón, Roma
Adam McKay, Vice
Should Win: Ugh, can I say no one? I wasn't particularly impressed with any of the directing abilities of this year's crop of Best Director nominees. Truthfully, I would've voted for Bradley Cooper, but he was undoubtedly snubbed. But if I have to choose who I think should win, I guess I would have to say Adam McKay. Vice is my favorite movie (out of the five in this category) and I do think McKay did a good job at making a story that could be perceived as uninteresting, a very intriguing one.
Will Win: To round out the self-described Three Amigos (which includes last year's winner Guillermo del Toro, Alejandro González Iñárritu), Alfonso Cuarón will win Best Director. In recent memory, the Best Directing Oscar has seemed to award technical achievement more than the direction of the film as a whole. By those standards, Cuarón surpasses all the other nominees. Although I did not particularly enjoy Roma, I acknowledge the good work that Cuarón did on the film.
Best Actor Nominees:
Christian Bale, Vice
Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born
Willem Dafoe, At Eternity's Gate
Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody
Viggo Mortensen, Green Book
Should Win: I've been going back and forth about who I think should win because I think there are three strong contenders (Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, and Viggo Mortensen) in the category. Ultimately, I would have to give the Oscar to Bradley Cooper. He seamlessly transformed into drunken rockstar Jackson Maine and gave the best performance of his career to date. He was able to gain empathy from the audience throughout all of his trials and tribulations. I'm sure Bradley Cooper will win an Oscar someday, but I wish it would be for his unforgettable performance in A Star Is Born
Will Win: This pains me to write, but unfortunately Rami Malek will win his first Academy Award. He has won all the necessary awards up to this point and the writing's on the wall for him to win. What I can also predict is that Rami will let this win go to his head (it might've already and he hasn't even won yet!) and his career may suffer for it.
Best Actress Nominees:
Yalitza Aparicio, Roma
Glenn Close, The Wife
Olivia Colman, The Favourite
Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born
Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Should Win: Obviously Lady Gaga! I'm a Gaga stan and I can't imagine the joy I would feel if she won! Gaga also gave a knockout performance in her first feature film role. Lady Gaga puts 100% heart and soul into everything she does and that really shows (in a good way) in A Star Is Born. If Gaga won, her speech would be so heartfelt, she definitely would call Bradley Cooper "the love of her life" just like she did in her Critics Choice Awards speech, and her win would become an instant viral moment. Give Gaga her Academy Award!
Will Win: One of the most renowned actresses of this generation, Glenn Close, will finally win her first Oscar. Close holds the record for the most Oscar nominations with no wins with a total of seven nominations. Although many (including Academy voters themselves) admit that this is far from Close's best performance, it's sort of a career-achievement Oscar much like Julianne Moore's win a few years ago. Close clearly wasn't the best actress of the year, but I can't deny that I'm excited to see her win after such a long career in Hollywood.
Best Supporting Actor Nominees:
Mahershala Ali, Green Book
Adam Driver, BlacKkKlansman
Sam Elliott, A Star Is Born
Richard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Sam Rockwell, Vice
Should Win and Will Win: This is a such an easy one to predict! Mahershala Ali should and will win for Green Book! I have always been a Mahershala Ali fan since his House of Cards days and thought he was criminally underrated, even though this will be his second Academy Award. His performance in the film outshines all of the other nominees who all pale in comparison. Perhaps in a stronger year, he might not win, but nevertheless I am very happy that he will win!
Best Supporting Actress Nominees:
Amy Adams, Vice
Marina de Tavira, Roma
Regina King, If Beale Street Could Talk
Emma Stone, The Favourite
Rachel Weisz, The Favourite
Should Win: This is kind of a toss-up, but I'm going to have to with Rachel Weisz. I was deciding between her and Emma Stone because they both did a fantastic job in a subpar film, but I ultimately went with Weisz. She commands the screen but isn't as evil as Stone so it's not off-putting. Weisz also have not won since her first nomination and win at the 2006 for The Constant Gardener so it would be nice to acknowledge all the good work she has done since then.
Will Win: I'm not super confident in this, but I think Regina King will win. I know she wasn't nominated for a SAG Award or a BAFTA, but she won everything else she was nominated for which has to say something. There also seems to be a lot of goodwill behind her from various figures in Hollywood. I'm not sure if Regina will win, but good luck to her and all the other nominees!
Well, there you have it! Here are my final predictions for the 91st Academy Awards. Watch the show and see if I'm right! Happy Oscars!


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'We're moving forward:' SF starts shelter construction, despite lawsuit
San Francisco is moving ahead on building a 200-bed Navigation Center on the Embarcadero, despite looming legal challenges that could stop the construction.
The city put up fencing around the site July 1 and has since started prepping the property for construction, San Francisco Public Works spokeswoman Rachel Gordon confirmed Thursday. A contractor has already surveyed the land and has also brought trailers, porta-potties and construction equipment to the area.
While the city aims to open the service-intensive homeless shelter by December, a lawsuit filed Wednesday by a group of residents who live near the proposed site could stop the city from building the shelter at Piers 30-32.
The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Sacramento County just a few weeks after the San Francisco Board of Supervisors shot down an appeal by the residents against the project. Despite losing their appeal to the board, the residents are trying to make a similar argument in court — that the city did not get the necessary environmental and design approvals from the state for the project.
John Coté, a spokesman for City Attorney Dennis Herrera, contends that "all appropriate land use laws were followed." The San Francisco Port Commission, which owns the land, unanimously granted grant the city a two-year lease on its 2.3-acre parcel in April.
In a separate filing Wednesday, the residents also asked a judge for a temporary restraining order to prevent the city from starting construction on the project until the lawsuit is decided. The group's attorney, Peter Prows, said a judge set a hearing for the temporary restraining order against the project on July 18 at 9 a.m.
But until the court tells the city otherwise, officials plan to continue prepping the site for the shelter.
"We're moving forward with the project," Gordon said. "And we'll wait to hear what happens."
-Trisha Thadani
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Data Management Q & A - Just What Is Most Important?
As a prelude to Oil & Gas iQ's Data Management For Oil & Gas Online Summit, we spoke to two past speakers, and one who will be presenting this July, about the biggest challenges they face in the industry at the moment.
Mohamed El-Harras, Information Technology Division, Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company
Q. In your opinion, what is the most significant data network management challenge facing operators in the oil and gas industry?
Data & information management is facing many challenges:
- Exponential data growth and terabyte-sized operation and project data sets
- Aliening business needs and technology expenditures to ensure the appropriate level of performance, protection and availability
- Removing dependency on individuals
- Data and information Integration
- Data Islands: that is to say, data that is available in silos and scoops
- Dealing with too many data formats: AutoCAD, Micro station, Excel, Word, scanned images, paper media…etc.
- Data retrieval: in other words, the lead time to bring 'data to desktop'
Q. Could you tell me more about how data centralisation facilitates information consistency and accuracy across the entire organisation?
Data centralisation facilitates data consistency and accuracy as It:
- Eliminates data duplication
- Offers a single source of truth for accurate data
Q. In which area of data and information management would you say lays ADGDC's strength?
Data and information management offers the required information for solid decisions for all areas within the corporate sphere, especially within operations, maintenance, engineering and technical projects.
Sulaiman K. Al-Mazroua, Supervisor, IT/ Communications Operations Dept, Saudi Aramco
Q. In your opinion, what is the most significant data network management challenge facing operators in the global oil and gas business?
Every information technology organisation such as the business enabler in Saudi Aramco, faces a main challenge to meet business expectations. It requires high bandwidth through reliable and secure media, best-in-class applications and innovative solutions for the company to meet the world demand for oil and gas. The target is always high availability with continuous performance improvement.
Q. Could you tell me how Saudi Aramco effectively manages their data networks and how that contributes to the overall performance of the organization?
Managing a network with the level of heterogeneity and complexity of Saudi Aramco requires us to establish a customised approach that merges ISO, ITU-T and service provider models under one unified framework that works the best for Saudi Aramco.
Also, tremendous efforts were put in place to align the organisation with ITIL recommendations and most importantly to evolve from system management to a business focused role. For that Saudi Aramco empowered its network management portfolio with a variety of tools - from high level service monitoring portals to deep packet inspection tools - in order to sustain high availability and a top performance network.
Sandeep Kundu, Geoscience Data Manager, Reliance Industries
Q. In your opinion, what is the most significant data network management challenge facing operators in the oil and gas world?
For any solution we need the synergy of technology, people and processes. In the area of data and knowledge management we have more than enough state of the art technology implemented in form of tools and products.
The major challenge is to develop well defined processes and in having people who realise the importance of these processes and carry forward the task of putting these into proactive practice towards effective data and knowledge management.
Q. Could you tell me more about how business intelligence (BI) benefits E&P information management and business decisions?
Business success depends on good decisions, which in turn is driven by accurate and timely information. Business Intelligence is a critical component of an enterprise information management strategy. BI is nascent in the E&P business, and is seen largely as a game-changer that can significantly reduce resource engagement in making efficient and accurate decisions.
Essentially, good BI helps E&P departments turn data into useful and meaningful information and then distribute the information to those who need it, when and where needed, so timely and better informed decisions can be made.
BI allows E&P organisations to aggregate data from a variety of sources enabling better informed and timely decisions in the following areas:
- Business performance and emerging opportunities.
- Real-time access to operational activities and results.
- Confidence in the quality of data in master stores
- Ability to manage KPIs
- Proactive response to positive and negative changes
- More focus on analytics rather that data search and organisation
- Improved compliance to regulatory authorities
Q. Is there anything else you would like to be featured in the interview?
Indeed, there are areas in BI that need special address:
BI from structured data is well understood and tools to address their cause are in abundance. However, deriving BI from unstructured data is a major challenge. Unstructured data lies scattered across the company in silos.
Their conversion into a structured catalogue in specificity to the business process design is critical in achieving a transactional ECMS (electronic document management system) on which BI tools can reside to enable better decision making.


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By Musa Ronsho
Sierra Leoneans around the world welcomed the news of a peaceful By-Election for Word 099 in the Kono District. As the results came in, there was an eagerness to see if the recent election malpractices of vote fixing and overturning the electoral will of the people would once again be the order of the day. Therefore, many were not confident at all that the National Electoral Commission will conduct a peaceful election in Kono that is also credible. To the surprise of concerned Sierra Leoneans, N'fa Alie Conteh somehow knew that Kono will stand firm against unfairness and being taken political advantage of by those in power. So, authorities ensured that nothing went amiss as the Eastern Province Official Mr. Mattia declared the C4C Candidate as the winner of the By-Election.
The Coalition for Change (C4C) came into existence following the APC's unfair treatment of former Vice President Alhaji Sam Sumana. After using him and the Kono vote to win two Presidential Elections, the natural progression was for Alhaji Sam Sumana to be the Presidential Candidate of the APC for the 2018 contest that Julius Maada Bio of the SLPP (somehow) won. During the most painful ordeal in the political history of Alhaji Sam Sumana and his people, the powers that be at the time made many disparaging remarks against the Konos. This humiliated the Konos in front of the entire world. Unlike previous failed attempts to form a political party that looks out for the interest of the Kono people and their district, the C4C roused the people and won resounding contests during the General Elections of 2018. This earned them 8 seats in the Parliament of Sierra Leone.
The political dons within the APC knew about the influence of Alhaji Sam Sumana and the Konos; they took them for granted. Leading to the 2012, delays of reselecting VP Sumana as the running were because of several factors. What was conclusive is that Ernest Bai Koroma would commit a "political suicide" if he should select anyone else but his VP from Kono as his running mate? The All Peoples Congress only postponed their political suicidal act from 2012 to 2018. Some analysts would argue that the APC defeated themselves in the 2018 Presidential Race by choosing someone other than Alhaji Sam Sumana. There are substantial evidences to prove this is the truth. Because when it was all over, losing 8 seats in Kono and hundreds of thousands votes in Kono gave Bio the presidency that he is currently abusing.
So, what are the lessons for political pundits in Sierra Leone? Among the many, let me just point out a few. First, no one should ever again take the Konos for granted. The people have had enough of being relegated to only subservient roles. The majority have made the conscious decision to look out for what is in their best interest. Second, the determination to relinquish the kingmaker role in the politics of Sierra Leone is very much real in the minds of the Konos. Those who think just having an "instrumental relationship" with the Konos is enough, are mistaken. It is a new day in Kono as the natives are no longer willing to bend over backward for others to step on them in reaching higher heights. If it means climbing for themselves, that they are poised to do. In conclusion, through the C4C there is a unity among the Konos toward a common cause: Join forces with others to advance and assert their self-will.
The C4C proves that the collaboration among the people is not only appealing but meaningful. It enables them to decide their common destiny. This political ideology of "Oneness" (togetherness) has only began producing tasty fruits for the people. Desmond Tutu told a story explaining the Xhosa tribe's ideology of "Ubuntu," oneness/togetherness. Someone who studies humans once planned a game for the tribe's children. He placed a basket full of fruits near a huge tree. He told the children that the first person to get there, will win all the sweet fruits in the basket. It amazed this individual that the children held hands and ran together as a unit. When they arrived, they formed a circle around the basket and enjoyed the fruits. He asked them why they ran together instead of as individuals? One child answered, "Ubuntu, how can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?" There would be no limit for the people of Kono if they continue to display this kind of oneness and togetherness.


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"Ethics in journalism have been given a huge space in digitization," says Rupa Jha, Head of Indian Languages, BBC World Service
Journalism is seeing continuous evolution with the advent of digitisation and the transformation has been majorly in terms of the way information is disseminated. Amongst changing technologies, journalism ethos, some have made their mark and continue to do so. BBC, the world's oldest national broadcasting organisation is one such well-known name in the journalistic world. The largest organization in terms of the employees and with a worldwide presence, and with stress on ethics in journalism, BBC is one organization that journalism aspirants aspire to work in. Careers360 talks to Rupa Jha, Head of Indian Languages, BBC World Service about a wide array of issues including her journey into the field of journalism, role of women in media, ethics in journalism, etc. Having started her career with BBC, Rupa also talks about how BBC functions, internship opportunities and traits of good journalists. Read on the interview with Rupa Jha to know more about current journalistic practices, what makes journalism a vibrant field and who should take up journalism as a career.
Careers360: What made you choose journalism as a career? Tell us something about your journey as a journalist, your work etc? Could you talk about the various media where you have worked?
Rupa Jha: It was by an accident that I ventured into the field of journalism. I was studying law, which I loved as a subject. I was always keen in social political affairs. I was freelancing with All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan (DD) as a student to earn some money to take care of my expenses as I was staying in a hostel. At that time BBC Hindi had come up with some vacancies looking for fresh young journalist. I got to know about it. I appeared for the test and got selected. The beauty of BBC's recruitment is that they don't want you to hold a degree in journalism to be a journalist. There is a written test and interview open for anyone who is interested.
Careers360: How has your transition been from working with Indian media to working with BBC?
Rupa Jha: I have never worked with Indian media as such – BBC was my first regular job.
Careers360: Is the style for writing or covering particular news for BBC different from what you do for the Indian electronic or political media?
Rupa Jha: BBC puts premium on fact checking and balanced coverage. We don't like sensationalism and this is where ethics in journalism comes to the fore. In reports we tend to stick to the facts and allow readers to arrive at a conclusion.
Careers360: Do you find a major difference in media coverage, ethics today from when you started your journey? How so?
Rupa Jha: I think media space has become very noisy with no believe in ethics in journalism. Social media has made things more volatile. It has also made everyone with a mobile-a journalist. The pressure to get it first has increased. I feel the nexus of corporate houses and media is better known now and therefore the trust on media as the fourth pillar of democracy has diminished. But I do feel digital platform has given a huge space for brave journalism as well.
Careers360: More of breaking news and less of factual representation is the norm of today's media. What is your opinion about this and how do you think it could be avoided?
Rupa Jha: Media doesn't run in isolation – it's a syndrome of a modern age. We are in rush for everything – we are in rush to break news as well. Our concern for factually correct news has lost space and therefore we are in an era where fighting the fake news has become our biggest battle. I think going back to the basics of journalism, using the tools of confirming news is simple step to avoid it. Media houses have to come out of debate mode in a TV studio and stress on ground reporting. We have lost the breed of reporters as its cheap fix to have an on-going LIVE debate with talking heads.
Careers360: Today, journalism has evolved from politics, current affairs, government policies to niche areas like travel journalism, photojournalism? On one hand, journalists earlier were well rounded but this new trend sets a path for specialization in an area. Is this in your opinion a good trend or bad? Could you elaborate?
Rupa Jha: It's excellent news that journalism is no more confined to politics. I think specialization is the way forward.
Careers360: Digitisation or online journalism is overtaking traditional methods and values. While it is good that news now flies fast but there are dangers and pitfalls. Do you think this is killing the credibility of journalistic ethos? If so, how can it be prevented?
Rupa Jha: I think digitisation is a boon to journalism. It's an exciting medium. It requires rigour like any other platform – the basic tools of journalism remain the same. Online platform has made journalism vibrant and has opened unprecedented avenues of opportunities. Of course there are pitfalls like there are in any other medium but I am very hopeful that digital will play a big role in strengthening our democratic values of which fair journalism is a big part.
Careers360: What is your take on paid news and yellow journalism? How can it be controlled? Are there any means taken by the journalistic community?
Rupa Jha: Paid news is a reality. It's shocking but true. Journalism has to become self-sustaining and not a medium to make BIG money. The control of business houses, advertisers on media is huge thus the pressure of political masters also increases. Marketing runs media houses with profit as the main driver than editorial. The distinction between marketing and editorial has thinned down. We need independent media in India. It needs strict penal action against media houses if found guilty of paid news. Editor's guild has to become a significant body. There should be zero tolerance to paid news and media houses should be black listed if they are found guilty. At the same time, consumers /audiences have to be more demanding on the media houses for free and fair journalism like we see in many other countries. The regulatory authority has to have more power than be a toothless body.
Careers360: Does BBC offer internships to mass communication and journalism students? If yes, what is the procedure and parameters?
Rupa Jha: Yes we do offer a few internships. One needs to write to the BBC. Best email address will be email@example.com. She is the training manager who takes care of internships.
Careers360: According to you, who should opt for journalism as a career?What is your message for the students who are aspiring to take up journalism as a career?
Rupa Jha: If you are curious, interested in telling stories, hearing stories, unravelling truth and getting an insight into your world that you live in – Journalism is for you.
Careers360: There is a lot of good and bad written regarding working environment and many factors when it comes to women in media. What is your opinion on this? Are they common across the globe or overplayed in India? How to do you envisage the situation in the future?
Rupa Jha: Working condition for women in India in any sector is not ideal. It's not confined to journalism only. But things are changing for women and men. I think it's a continuous process and connected to the wider status of women in the society – more the society changes, better working conditions will become for women everywhere. Slowly and surely women are acquiring agency for themselves in all walks of life. Journalism is not extra bad!
Careers360: Women Journalists have their own fair share of problems more so than the men. What would your advice be to the young girls coming into the profession?
Rupa Jha: Go for it! And don't give up in the face of sexism, bullying, and harassment. Speak up and don't be afraid. We bring the change what we want to see.


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I was talking on the phone a couple of nights ago to a friend whom I haven't talked to in a while. We were doing the usual catching up on news when he asked me how I was. I gave the usual "Oh, I'm fine" response, but he persisted. "Are you happy?" he asked, and he really wanted to know. I stopped and thought for just a moment and discovered that I could truthfully say that I am. I am happy.
It felt good to acknowledge that. The last week or two has been filled with a lot of good things—from some significant amounts of rain (finally! yay!) to kind gestures from several friends to a few bits of unexpected good news trickling in here and there. I have several areas in my life that are in the midst of change or the beginnings of new things that all are looking very promising. It feels really good to be able to sit back and see so many blessings sprinkling in throughout all different areas of my life.
I am happy in a calm, contented kind of way. I am also feeling quite hopeful that these changes and new possibilities will bring additional good things my way. And I'm noticing that this brings up resistance in me. Hope has not always been a good thing for me. It's a fragile little bird that is all too easily crushed.
The part of me that is my curious observer self is able to sit back and watch this resistance flare up without getting roped into the stories. I notice myself thinking about times when my hopes have been dashed before and telling myself that I should lower my expectations before I get disappointed again. There's this cynical voice inside that keeps saying that anything that looks good or hopeful or promising must not be real. I'm already spinning stories of possible failure.
The upside is that I am more aware of this pattern than I used to be, so I can watch my mind play its games without getting emotionally hooked into them. I can intellectually acknowledge the importance of going into these new situations with reasonable expectations, and this gives me the ability to meet this little gremlin full of disastrous stories with gratitude for its hard work to try to protect me.
When I notice the stories going through my head about what may be coming, I can choose to entertain those that are hopeful and realistic—neither expecting perfection nor disaster. I can choose to keep my heart open to what comes my way whether it meets my initial expectations of what I think I want or not.
Most of all, I can recognize that it is all story. None of it is real. The only thing that is real is this moment right now. And when I'm fully in the present moment, those stories fade away like the dreams and illusions that they are. I'll save the emotional drama and the disasters and the dreamed-up stories for the page where they are the most useful.
So yes, my friend, I am happy. And I am hopeful in a balanced way. And in this moment, which is the only one I ever have, life is good.
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Auburn Hills is celebrating the announcement of the latest company to locate its North American headquarters within the city.
WABCO is consolidating its Troy operations and relocating sections of its Rochester Hills facility to build a brand new headquarters in Auburn Hills. The headquarters is currently under construction and estimated to open in the third quarter of 2018.
The headquarters, a newly constructed building built to spec, represents a $19.7 million investment for the company and will result in the creation of 87 jobs.
"This level of advanced engineering is the type of job creation and investment that fits perfectly with Oakland County's Emerging Sectors initiative," Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said in a statement. "Oakland County has the third highest number of technical workers in the nation and more than 70 percent of Southeast Michigan's top original equipment manufacturers."
The announcement represents a period of growth for WABCO, which got its start nearly 150 years ago as the Westinghouse Air Brake Company. Today, the company services commercial vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, and the aftermarket, developing technologies and services to improve the safety, efficiency, and connectivity of the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty trucking industries.
WABCO boasts nearly 15,000 employees in 40 countries and reported $3.3 billion in sales for 2017. Its investment in Michigan results in a $375,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund. It's reported that the Auburn Hills location beat out a competing site in Ohio.
"WABCO's expansion in Michigan rather than another state means good jobs for Michigan residents and underscores the strength of the talent in the state's mobility and technology sectors," said Jeff Mason, CEO of Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the organization that administers the Michigan Strategic Fund.
"It is thanks to many public and private partners that this project is taking place, and we are pleased to support that collaboration."
The WABCO North American headquarters is located at 1220 Pacific Dr. in Auburn Hills.