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Ethical principles forgotten because of the profit
Author: Tatjana Djukic (MRCN)
Outrageous, unprecedented, spectacular and you-won't-believe news, are part of everyday headlines in Serbia, which report about the monsters, liars, criminals, and with plenty of grisly details and testimony of anonymous, reliable, sources. Rules that other side needs to be heard, privacy of the persons in question should be respected, and unfounded accusations and slander shouldn't be published, often remain forgotten in the textbooks of journalism ethics.
In 2016 The Press Council in Serbia got 126 complaints, and the Board decided on 82, given that some were resolved by mediation, and some were rejected for formal reasons. Violation of the Code of Ethics of Serbian journalists was found in 62 cases, precisely in 75.6% of analyzed complaints. "The media respond differently to the Council's decisions. Sometimes they are very critical and they react "unsportsmanlike" on decision of the Board that they have breached the Code. Sometimes they get angry and challenge the decision, and sometimes even the credibility of the Board members," says Gordana Novakovic, Secretary General of the Press Council.
Based on the Board's decisions, most often, more precise in 86.58% of the analyzed cases the chapter Truthfulness in reporting is violated, mainly points 1, 4 and 5. Point 1 defines the obligation of journalists to "accurately, objectively, comprehensively and timely report on the events of interest to the public, while respecting the public's right to know the truth and adhering to basic standards of journalism," while point 4 states the duty of journalists to "where necessary, consult as many sources and enable them to express their views." In paragraph 5 of chapter Truthfulness in reporting it is stated that "unfounded charges, libels, rumors and fabricated letters or letters whose author is unknown or his identity is not verifiable are abhorrent with journalism."
Violation of some of the the principles of the Code is also a violation of the law, such as, for example, non-compliance with the presumption of innocence, which was noted in 8 cases analyzed by the Commission in 2016. Invasion of privacy occurred in 26 cases, while the violation of ethics and culture of speech, and discrimination was acertaind in 11 cases.
Professor Zoran Aracki explains that we are, as a society, still immature and have no criteria by which we can be tolerant to different opinions and views, and adds: "Journalists often report stereotypically, which can lead to biases, and prejudices can lead to catastrophic events, what happened during the war in this region. In my opinion, an extremely sensitive topic in one of religious tolerance. This is a problem for Serbia, especially for Novi Pazar, Raska, Vojvodina, where a far greater degree of tolerance is needed." Aracki also points out that journalists should not turn the events that are provocative into trends, but report on them as individual cases, without overemphasis which could cause additional social problems.
Annual monitoring of the Press Council shows that in 2016, eight daily newspapers violated the Code of Journalists of Serbia in 5477 texts, which is 38% more than in 2015.
"What is particularly challenging is that we still do not see that the media are guided by the Commission's decisions, specifically that they do not take them into account in further work, which is one of the basic ideas of self-regulation – to point out the error to the media, so it could be avoided in the future. Media in Serbia, unfortunately, repeat mistakes, even when Board repeatedly draws attention to the problem, "says Novakovic.
According to the decisions of the Board of the Press Council, daily newspaper Informer had most violations in 2016. Informer broke The Code of Journalists of Serbia in 12 analyzed complaints.
"Media who have not accepted the full authority of the Council, often ignore decisions, while the media who accepts jurisdiction are still prone to occasionally "forget" that they should publish the decision of the Council, and we have to remind them, and it is often without results," explains Gordana Novakovic.
Except the "forgetful" ones, there are cases where editors find that it is enough to remove the content in question. Nikola Panic, editor in chief of Gradski portal 018 from Nis, media which violated the Code in 2016, states: "We believe that we have not violated a single code. We have removed the text from the website, and as far as the decision of the Press Council, we did not publish it. The Press Council is a working body which is not official, but the association, and there anyone could make a decision. We removed the text to show respect, but we did not announce any decision, because we do not want to popularize anyone," and adds: "This is our only complaint, except one from the Juzne Vesti for unsigned photograph, which we subsequently signed. We had no other complaints, as opposed to other media."
Also, Aracki notes that even those who founded the Council and determine the rules often do not comply with the provisions. However, he points out that "the existence of the Press Council is extremely valuable, and it is good that there is a form of self-regulation of the journalistic profession."
In the text Unprofessional Conduct of Journalists and Media (Human Rights in Serbia in 2016, Belgrade Center for Human Rights) Ivan Protic, journalist of many years standing and media ethics lecturer, stated that the televisions often violate professional codes airing reality programs, and emphasized that the electronic media in Serbia often do not mark if the content is appropriate for a certain age, and they do not comply with law and regulations. Protic also mentions the case of one television from Nis, which broadcasted gatherings of Serbian Progressive Party a dozen times in April 2016, without labels that it is paid or pre-election program, and what they are bound by the rules of the Regulatory Authority of Electronic Media – REM.
Aracki explains that "violations of the Code happen due to the desire for profit, but also because reporters ignorance. This is because of the accelerated privatization of the media. Media owners, of which the largest number is media iliterate, often dictate certain unethical behavior unprotected journalists have to meet, because it's hard to survive with journalism salary, but it is even harder without it. Therefore, journalists agree to meet certain requirements that are inconsistent with ethical principles, although there are also uneducated journalists who violate the Code as a result of ignorance," and concludes: "The point is that media education is necessary for all, both media workers, journalists, and editors, in order to create a climate in which ethics are re-affirmed. Because of the profit and the desire to preserve life, we have forgotten many ethical principles, we have forgotten that we are the humens in general, and we turnd into machines for pleasing other people's wills and desires."


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I've always wanted that one warm jacket that I can grab for approaches and belays in times of near-freezing temps and blustery winds. That one jacket that I can throw over a tank top when I'm running to the gym, and trust to keep me completely warm. Downs weren't cutting it for such uses (especially with that skin-to-nylon fabric contact—eek!), and regular fleeces weren't windproof or warm enough. The North Face Polar Hooded Jacket ($299; thenorthface.com) came to my rescue at the end of last winter. The body is Polartec Power Shield that's extremely warm and light, while the underarms are Polartec Thermal Pro that's breathable. On a gusty 40°F day in the shade in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado, it kept me warm over just a tank top and didn't overheat on the short but steep hike up to the base of Yellow Spur (5.9+). It's too bulky to carry up a climb, but it's perfect for approaches and belays. It's become my go-to jacket without the need for a midlayer. —Julie Ellison


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Vodafone and advertising agency DraftFCB Auckland have made this funny video with a catchy title "Hollywouldn't".
The video features James Rolleston – the star of a New Zealand's film "Boy". So, James takes us to Hollywood for a while. He explains the lifestyle there: there is no action, only a lot of talking. That is why it is Hollywouldn't instead of a "Hollywould". Then he takes us to New Zealand – the country of action.


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This article was originally published as: Fuller, A, McFarlane, P & Lam, K, Remote collaborative teaching for computer science, 32nd Annual ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE 2002), November 2002, 1, T1E-1. Copyright IEEE 2002.
Like many western universities, the University of Wollongong (Australia) is offering degrees to an increasing number of offshore students. Their usual offshore teaching model involves intensive delivery of course material. Disadvantages of this model include the apparent secondary nature of the offshore academic's role and its unsuitability for technical subjects. In this paper, the authors discuss experiments using Internet technologies to overcome those disadvantages.


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Why do cats sleep so much?
Sleep, eat, sleep, repeat… cats live the dream! But why do cats sleep SO much? While a cat's constant need for naps might seem lazy, there's actually a very interesting evolutionary reason behind it
Updated on the 19/12/2019, 15:28
If you had to pick your cat's top skill, what would it be? We bet sleeping would be a contender.
Whether it's the bed, the sofa, a scruffy old box, your hat or the laptop you were just about to use, cats manage to fall asleep just about anywhere. Plus, it only takes a second before they're out like a light - they're true nap masters!
Jokes aside, we can't really blame our feline friends for their constant snoozing - it's all a part of their DNA! So why do cats sleep so much, and how long do cats sleep for? Let's find out!
How many hours a day do cats sleep?
Warning: you might be a little jealous when you hear this! Cats sleep for around 12-16 hours every single day. That's more than most mammals on the planet, and around double as much downtime as us humans need.
Elderly cats and very young kittens might sleep even more than this. Yes, that means they spend pretty much all their time asleep! That nap is sounding more and more tempting by the minute…
We know what you're thinking - why can't we sleep as much as cats? Well, the thing is, your kitty actually has a fairly good excuse for their sleeping hobby. And while sleeping for ⅔ of their lives might come across as lazy, it's actually quite the opposite.
Why do cats sleep so much?
While cats are lazing the day away in a series of cosy naps, they're actually doing something fairly important - saving their energy for hunting.
"Cats sleep to save energy for hunting. To be efficient predators, cats need short spurts of energy to generate the speed and strength needed to capture prey. Domestic cats, fed at home, have no need to hunt; yet they are ruled out by the genetic code of their ancestors" explains Helen L.Wilbur in her book, M Is for Meow.
Yes, domestic cats are lucky enough to be served up food in their bowl every single day - no hunt necessary. Nevertheless, hunting is still part of their DNA and they've evolved this way despite now being a domesticated animal.
Cats are predators. They need to find and hunt prey in order to eat and stay alive. This requires short but intensive bursts of energy. On top of this, cats are prey as well as predators. They're watching their back constantly in fear of being hunted. This increases their energy needs even more.
So, your cat sleeps a lot to build up and store this energy to hunt and protect themselves from predators. Now you think about it, their napping is actually the opposite of lazy - so, you'll have to let 'em off!
4 facts about cat sleep
We've answered the burning "why do cats sleep so much?" question... so why not take the opportunity to learn something else about cats and sleep? Here we go!
Cats are crepuscular
Most people assume that cats are nocturnal - but this isn't true at all! Cats are actually crepuscular, which means they're most lively around dawn and dusk. In the wild, this is the time that prey is more active, making it easier for them to hunt for food.
So, if you've ever wondered why your kitty goes mad just as you're settling down for bed and wakes you up with meows in the early hours of the morning, now you know why!
Cats are light sleepers
If you've had a cat for a long time, you'll know how easily cats wake up. They can appear to be in a blissful, deep sleep - but their body springs back to life with the slightest sound or touch, ready to defend their territory. Pretty impressive, huh?
But why is this? We spoke earlier about how cats are prey as well as predators - this means they're programmed to be able to fight or flee at any given moment. Because of this, most of the time, your kitty will be sleeping very lightly - more of what we humans would call a snooze!
Most cats are in light sleep for around half an hour, followed by 5 minutes of very deep sleep, before quickly switching back into light sleeping mode. This way, they're aware of their surroundings but still get adequate rest - yep, it's clever!
Cats dream, just like we do!
Spotting your cat's ears and paws twitching while they're asleep has got to be the cutest thing ever. When you spot this, it's very likely that your kitty is enjoying her short spurt of deep sleep and wandering around in feline dreamland.
That's right - scientists believe that cats dream too! This deep, dreamy kind of sleep is crucial - at this time, your cat's body is busy regenerating itself and checking everything's in order.
As for what they're dreaming about, we can't tell you - but we're guessing it's probably cuddling with you, eating their favourite cat food, and chasing lots of insects in the garden! Cute.
Cats adjust their sleep pattern to see you
This might be the cutest cat sleep fact of them all! Even though cats sleep for a whopping 12-16 hours per day and naturally sleep through daylight, they often adjust their sleeping schedules to see their human.
Yep, even though your kitty's instinct tells them to sleep all day so they can hunt their prey, they'll ditch some of the nap-time just to cuddle with you. It's super sweet when you think about it!
So, that was everything you need to know about cat sleep. Now you know why cats sleep so much, you can stop feeling so envious of your kitty's constant nap time! Talking about naps, we think we can squeeze one in right now - zzz&hellip
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Tree Lighting
The Grand Lighting Ceremony takes place Tuesday November 26 at 7 p.m. Governor Noem and special guests will entertain and delight while kicking off the 2019 Christmas at the Capitol. Entertainers will include a variety of groups to be announced. As always, a special guest from "up North" will make his presence known at the end of the evening. Come be a part of this special event. Arrive early! Prelude music begins at 6:30PM.
Cultural Heritage
The annual Holiday Open House of the South Dakota State Historical Society at the Cultural Heritage Center is Friday, November 27, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. Call (605) 773-6000 for more information or visit history.sd.gov.
There will be live entertainment and refreshments. Get your picture taken with Santa. Find great South Dakota gifts at the Heritage Store. Admission to the event and museum are free. Please bring a canned good for donation to the Pierre Food pantry.
Holiday hours for the Cultural Heritage Center from November 24 to December 23 are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Cultural Heritage Center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.
Pie Day
One of the best things about going home for Christmas is enjoying warm pecan pie straight from the oven with a big ol' dollop of melty vanilla ice-cream while sitting around a table full of family at Grandma's house. The annual tradition of Pie Day at the Capitol provides a wonderful opportunity to host a fun event and show off our beautifully decorated State Capitol. Join us for a Hometown Christmas Pie Day on Saturday, December 7th from 11 am - 3 pm.
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So, I didn't sit down to start Survivor on time, but when I did sit down and turn on the TV, my satellite receiver couldn't connect to the network.
I recorded 51 minutes of Survivor, went black for a period of time and got a recording of two more minutes. You know that's just commercials and a peek at next week.
What that means is that I'll have to try to get it online before I can finish this post. Because, you know, nothing is going to go smooth today.
We didn't see how the Extinction Island people were doing last week, but I'm sure we'll get a glimpse at the Rob and Amber reunion this week.
It's day 15 on the Yara beach...
This tribe thinks they are evidently free to do what they want now that Rob is gone. They can talk to each other now. Ben said it was a lack of respect for other players that sent Rob packing. He thinks he can team up with Sophie and Sarah now.
Adam is nervous now. He realizes he is low man on the totem pole, and Ben isn't talking to him anymore.
On Edge of Extinction...
Tyson finds a log with a clue. The four that had to haul all the logs down the mountain just hope they don't have to take their piles back up. Tyson reads the clue that basically says they can win another fire token, but they have to turn over every stone. Sometimes, you're just at the right place at the right time. Tyson doesn't have a token, but four people do. He doesn't want Rob to find it. Rob thinks it's on a cliff because edge has a double meaning in the clue. Rob says he turns over about 8 million rocks.
Tyson picks up on the right place at the right time which is a tide reference. Tyson finds it and is almost caught by Rob.
They take a break to eat rice. When everyone goes back out to look, Tyson reads the clue. It's a idol nullifier (evidently not a real word according to spell check) that has to be to be sold to someone still in the game. He sends it to Parvati.
Instead of saving up tokens to buy an idol, he buys a giant jar of peanut butter. He's going to build up his energy to get back in the game.
On Day 16 when the tribes gather for the next immunity challenge, some are quite surprised it was Rob that was voted off.Tyson clearly has zero regrets. #Survivor pic.twitter.com/KcUIFlQQkS— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) March 19, 2020
Parvati and Michelle do not look happy.
The teams will run out to a boat holding three bags of rice. They have to bring them back through obstacles to stab the bags until they find a ball in each. The balls then go through a puzzle maze.
The first team, and only the first team wins immunity and peanut butter and jelly.
When they call for who is going to sit out, it's no surprise that Sandra sits her butt on the bench. When the teams aren't even, she ain't playin'. I don't know why her new tribe isn't arguing a big. Michele has to sit out for her tribe, they talk about it first."Both tribes will vote somebody out of this game."— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) March 19, 2020
Which castaways do you predict will be voted off? Tweet your guesses! #Survivor pic.twitter.com/IBcoSkvqE6
Sele gets to opening their bags first. Yara comes up second. Sele is last at getting their bags ready to stab.
Sele gets the third ball right before Yara. They start their mazes first. Sele gets a ball first. Yara gets one, then two. Sele gets their second.
Sophie gets the third in for Yara just in the nick of time. Adam is oh so very thankful.
As the tribes head back to their camps, it's time for Dakal and Sele to decide who is going home.
Parvati doesn't feel good about this. Wendell and Yul are ready to vote her out. Nick is disappointed with that because he wanted to play with his Survivor crush. Michele isn't sure anything they can do will save Parv. Michele runs the idea by Wendell for her to vote for him in hopes of some fire tokens. Michele and Wendell dated, and he won't trust her.
Wendell and Parvati talk. They know they are after each other. They throw out the idea of Nick or Yul. Wendell says he'll vote for whoever she says for two fire tokens -- before, not after it happens. Parv takes this info to Nick to try to get him to turn. Michele goes to Nick to get him to turn on Wendell.
Over to Dakal... Tony doesn't know what's going on, so he's talking too much again in camera interviews. He hides in a bush to be able to listen to everyone and find out plans. When Sandra, Denise and Kim start talking, Sandra's radar goes up, and she moves them to talk somewhere else.
Classic Tony. 😂 #Survivor pic.twitter.com/A5sgY66aoG— SURVIVOR (@survivorcbs) March 19, 2020
Denise says Sandra thinks she is in charge of the game. Denise tries to take the humble (in her words) approach to play. Sandra warns them to watch out from Tony who has been missing for a while. Sandra figures out he's in a spy shack and warns people not to talk around the well. Jeremy wonders why he is doing this since he isn't on the chopping block.
When he comes out, Kim gets after him for freaking out. Everyone except Denise get together to talk.
Sandra tries to get Denise to hand her two fire tokens for an idol. Sandra says Denise can pick the man to vote out. Denise deals with Sandra, saying she will take one token now, and the other later when she gets confirmation that the idol is real.
As Sele gathers at tribal, Jeff asks if anyone is seeing a theme for the season. Wendell calls it the season of pre-existing connections.
Wendell gets mad when people start insinuating something about him. After some talk, Parv asks Wendell if the token deal still stands. After some alluding, an agreement doesn't come out of the talk.
Jeff sends them on their way, and Parvati drops her tokens in Michele's box.
Dakal arrives. Jeff asks Kim about the theme of game play. She says threats vs. non-threats. Jeff asks with 20 winners how there can be threats and non-threats. Sandra's answer is a list of who she sees as threats vs. non-threats. She sure thinks she's special.
They talk about formal tribal lines. They talk about how it seems to be Denise this vote.
And there my 51 minutes ends. With those last two minutes of commercials and a preview, I know who was sent packing, hallelujah, and who she gives the tokens to (Yul).
Now, let me go see if I can pull up CBS.com to see how it went down.
Not going to be able to watch it tonight, but the tribe finally got smart and sent Sandra home. Now she and Rob can eat each other alive on Extinction.
Thursday morning update:
I just pulled up the episode. Alright, the conversation continues on having the numbers, and Sandra says you have to exploit numbers because it's them or you.
Sandra votes Denise "for show" because she doesn't think it's Denise going home tonight.
Jeff does his call for hidden immunity idols. Denise asks for a minute. She brings up an idol she says she happened upon today. It is real. She sits down. She asks for another minute. She pulls out another idol that she wants to play for Jeremy. She sits down. It's also real.
The votes are read:
Sandra was looking all entertained by this until her name is read. Tony doesn't know how this is possible. Jeremy just shakes his head.
Sandra's response is. "Day 16 got me again."
Denise says she is ready to throw up.
Kim's response is that she is impressed.


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It is often said that the foundation of French cuisine is its sauces. This is something that I've come to appreciate more as I've aged. With my own cooking, I once spent a lot of time (over)working my core ingredients, and not enough time on my sauces. I now like to create dishes in which the core proteins are prepared with a lighter hand — especially if those products are of the highest quality — but then dressed with a flavourful and exciting sauce. A great sauce lifts a dish dramatically. A weak sauce can make what would have been a great dish fall flat.
One of my favourite base sauces is a beurre blanc. Much to my (very healthy) wife's chagrin, I still tend to prefer creamy sauces. I've also (as I've matured as an eater) come to appreciate acid in foods and a well-made beurre blanc is a wonderful way to add flavour, acid, and a soft luxuriousness that lifts dishes. I also like that once you've mastered the base recipe, it is relatively easy to flavour your beurre blanc. Infuse your cream with dried porcini and you have a sinful mushroom beurre blanc. Add saffron and spices and give your sauce new nuances. Use red wine instead of white and you have a beurre rouge. Add your favourite emulsifier and blend and you have a lovely beurre blanc foam to give your dish a fine-dining aesthetic touch. You can even change the flavouring elements of the base recipe to create new flavour accents. The permutations are limitless once you get the basics down pat.
The recipe I've been using for years comes from Michael Mina The Cookbook. It's a clear, concise and almost dummy-proof recipe (good for us hubbies with short attention spans and tempers). In the recipe, the kind of white wine and the kind of vinegar you use are left for you to choose. You should experiment with different kinds of both and see what you like best. It is very true that the better the quality of the wine (and vinegar) the better the sauce will be.
Beurre Blanc
2 shallots, sliced
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
salt and pepper
Combine the shallots, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, wine and vinegar in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid is reduced to a little more than 1 tablespoon, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in the cream and continue to simmer until reduced slightly, 1 minute.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the butter, 1 to 2 chunks at a time. Continue whisking until all of the butter has been incorporated, producing a creamy emulsified sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Cover and keep warm.
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Aun has always loved food and travel, passions passed down to him from his parents. This foundation, plus a background in media, pushed him to start Chubby Hubby in 2005. He loves that this site allows him to write about the things he adores--food, style, travel, his wife and his three kids!


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Another Brick in the Wall (or kick in the teeth)
well, another post to keep the site alive - we have to put up an 'official' one every so often.
guess the date
so a lot of work behind the scenes, players going and announcements fo signings. The fundraising has gone well...
20/21 National 1 Club Locations
So where do they come from? Many in far off lands but at least we now have a local derby to go to. Look out for away travel options offered by Albi Travel.
Climbing the Walls
Well it's a bit quiet on the rugby front, I for one have been getting my fix from the Rugby World Cup facebook page which is replaying 'classic' games in full.
what are you all doing without rugby - or going outside
wondering what everyone is doing without the rugby and being in lockdown. Should have a vitual rugby match, as they are running the grand nationsl virtually this weekend, all bets placed going to charity. For me, working at Derriford, strangely empty buses and no visitors make the Hospital a very strange place to go each day. being classed as a key essential worker was a bit surprising, but I do have a lettter to say so ;) At the moment I am distancing myself from my 'other half' (the loud one), due to my job, my hearing is surprisingly recovering, so one bonus coming out of all this.
Season done - what next...2020-2021
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Match preview - Albion v Dalrlington Mowden Park
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Preview: Albion v Cambridge - 22 Feb
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the shop, S∀LT is a branch of the salt philosophy: revealing genuine moments through artistic expression. Pair this with fluid design that's classic with an edge, and you have S∀LT : modern aesthetic + genuine nature.
the shop, S∀LT is not only our outlet for material creation but a means of trusting our inspiration and encouraging others to do the same. Embrace your authentic self: salt of the earth.
we (lauren and emily) have been friends since we were kids. we grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL and just debated whether it was kindergarten or grade one where our life long friendship began. we both share a love of art, fashion, and design and dreamed of someday owning our own fashion brand. before graduating from high school, we discussed moving to toronto, ON to study fashion - business and design - and combining forces to make our dream come to life. we chickened out, remained friends, and began our respective careers. at various points throughout our 20s we'd revisit the idea but come up with reasons why it wasn't the right time. finally, over 10 years had passed and it hit us - we are still talking about the same dream, and oddly enough, had chosen career paths that would only help us bring the brand we've always dreamed of to life.
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Welcome to the online home of rock band Light45! We are currently fundraising for the next album. Check out the "Rock With Us" page for once-in-a-lifetime sponsor benefits!
Light45 is a premiere original rock/worship band based in Rochester, MN. Justin (vocals, guitar) and Mark (bass) are the founding members, who perform with a host of talented musicians.
Their first 3 radio singles off of their debut EP "Decibels" landed on the Billboard Christian Rock Top 30 chart. Light45's first single, "Steeped", went to #5 on Billboard's Christian Rock Chart, and was on the chart for a total of 16 weeks. Their second single "The Maze" went to #19. The music video for "The Maze" was released on Facebook and had over 9,000 views in 24 hours. The third single "Bringing You Back to Life" went to #11 on Billboard, and it stayed on the chart for 20 weeks. The music video had over 10,000 views the day after release.
In 2017 the A&E Network used a portion of "Bringing You Back to Life" for the show "Born This Way" (Season 3 episode 4). This was followed by the Discovery Network show "Garage Rehab" using the song "Steeped" in 2 episodes. Light45 has a total of 12 licensing deals at the time of this writing.
They have been featured by The Christian Rock 20, appeared on syndicated shows such as The Z-Rock Radio Revolution, and Whip of Cords. They performed live on KTTC news (100,000 viewership). They have played with such powerhouse bands as Disciple, Seventh Day Slumber, Unspoken, KJ-52, Bread of Stone, Spoken, and are frequent headliners for to many shows and festivals to count.
Light45 has a unique view on writing music. They believe the song should write itself, and their responsibility is to help shape it how it sounds best, regardless of style. This is why their songs range from hard rock, to pop rock, to worship, to reggae. As a result, Light45 has something for everyone. They are an original rock band that defies definition for the sake of creating enjoyable music. They are a rock band for rock fans.
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The 'Consumerization' of HR
HR service delivery is the new frontier. Innovation in HR is exploding. We are transitioning our focus beyond core HR recruiting and talent management systems to how HR is going digital in the service delivery space and what that means for the employee experience as well as the HR profession overall.
At HR Tech World earlier this month, Jason Averbook, CEO and cofounder of LeadGen dedicated a day-long preconference session to the "consumerization of HR." Attendees gained a greater understanding of the need to shift their focus to creating a workplace of the future that incorporates employee's changing expectations. HR service delivery is about how services and information are delivered to employees.
The standard self-service options don't meet the needs of employees today. Employees are not very tolerant of a poor service experience and will make decisions to change companies quicker than ever before. We must come to terms with the fact that employees expect and deserve a modern, consumerized service experience at work.
Consider the heart of HR service delivery: employee inquiries. How do employees in your organization ask and get answers to their questions? This is a basic concept but it is often one of the last things that HR teams address as a priority. In most organizations, email is still the most common way for employees to ask questions, followed by phone calls and personal visits to the HR office. Few HR professionals know how many inquiries their teams field on a given day, and they do not have a good understanding of the nature of questions coming in.
I recently met with an HR team that uses a color coding system to manage incoming inquiries from employees. As emails came into their inbox, someone reviews the email, color codes it based on category, and puts it into a folder to be worked on by the next available agent. That's a lot of work to even get the email ready to be worked on.
They had never thought about making a change nor had they asked themselves what the employee experience was like for those asking the questions. When I talk with HR leaders, some don't understand what I mean when I ask about their HR service delivery strategy. If I ask how employees ask HR questions, they quickly understand. Most are working in email and spreadsheets on a daily basis. These methods don't provide information about how many inquiries are coming and what types of questions employees are asking. Short of counting and manually tracking emails, HR is left with little intelligence in this area.
Many HR teams spend most of their day answering the same questions, manually updating systems, and coordinating employee onboarding tasks across the organization (including facilities, IT security, finance, etc). Regardless of their core HR system. Most HR leaders want to create an exceptional employee service experience and be an employer of choice, but many are overwhelmed with the level of effort and change it will take to accomplish their vision.
HR service delivery is very broad, and it can be overwhelming for an HR leader to put together a strategy to transform it. The place to begin is at the heart of service delivery: answering employee inquiries. If you begin by adding structure and visibility to this basic process, you fundamentally shift the employee service experience. You allow employees to have more direct access to information and support. You reduce their dependence on HR. To begin, start with a knowledge base and case management, two fundamental components of an HR service delivery strategy that can be implemented in a relatively short time. Begin with commonly asked questions and basic policy information. From there, you can build your knowledge base based on the cases (questions) that come in from employees.
Once you have this basic structure in place and you have access to business metrics, you can y leverage automation to reduce manual work across your organization. Consider workflows such as employee on-boarding, off-boarding, transitions, and global mobility. These are all workflows that require participation and input from various departments across the organization and perhaps even third-party vendors, as well as managers and employees. with the right service delivery approach, you can orchestrate these workflows on a single platform and have visibility into deliverables and SLAs, all while providing employees with a great service experience.
A senior vice president of HR shared services for a leading health care organization recently told me she and her team are focused on creating the workplace of the future. They just went live with a knowledge base and case management and shut off the phones into their service center and eliminated their HR email. Employees were directed to their new service portal to get answers. They had over 50,000 knowledge base searches the first month alone, and employee satisfaction with the new service experience was excellent. It took 12 weeks to go live with the initial phase.
As you look to the future and the workplace you want to create, begin by developing your overall HR service delivery strategy. Ask yourself how you want to deliver services to your employees from pre-employment and beyond, and remove the term "self service" from your vocabulary. What type of service experience do you want to provide your employees? Rather than address HR service delivery in silos, look at the big picture, think about the entire enterprise (not just HR), and begin with the simplest yet most critical area of HR service delivery: inquiry support. HR is in a position today to be innovation leaders in their organization, and HR service delivery is just the green space you have been looking for to make a truly meaningful impact on the future of your business.


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Sunday morning. The work week looms ahead, its myriad tasks and chores laid out in neat working order – an organized to-do list covering all the ins and outs of what needs to be achieved over the coming 5 days. Yet somehow, week after week, this list remains undefeated, growing rather than shrinking in length, despite the adequate amount of time dedicated to tackling it. Ah, the meeting effect.
This is a frustration experienced by countless professionals, many of whom are forced to spend up to 60 hours per month attending meetings, where the work they might otherwise be doing is discussed at great length, as the time allocated to its completion ticks away.
Meetings account for an inordinate portion of any professional's day, and whilst they are undoubtedly necessary from time to time, studies show that over 50% of those held are thought to be largely ineffective. The vast majority run longer than intended, involve more team members than they should and fail to achieve any kind of definitive outcome, leaving participants with few insights and even fewer available hours.
Yet despite this, the prevalence of meetings is in fact increasing, made ever easier by technology, which has now rendered inter-personal proximity entirely unnecessary. But while we talk the talk – in boardrooms and via Skype conference calls – who is actually walking the walk?
Meetings undoubtedly serve a vital purpose in any organization – they promote collaboration, align teams, bring issues to the fore and help to increase accountability and visibility in any corporate environment. But how much is too much of a good thing?
Here are a few handy tips to bear in mind when scheduling your next corporate get-together:
If you want to ensure your meetings are kept brief and to-the-point, be sure to do a little legwork ahead of time. Think about the points that need to be discussed, and be sure to circulate these in advance so that all attendees can arrived prepped and ready. That way, you'll ensure that everybody in the room has a clear idea of their purpose, and that they've have had time to acquire any and all necessary information.
Ditch the Chairs
Want to avoid having your meetings drag on for hours? You might want to make things a little less comfortable for attendees. After all, sitting in a snug boardroom chair sipping on endless cups of complimentary coffee is a pretty appealing form of procrastination. By keeping those present on their toes (literally), you'll not only ensure they're more engaged in proceedings, but also encourage a greater sense of urgency in your employees, who will likely be all too keen to return to the relative comfort of their desks.
Keep It Low-Tech
If you want your meetings to matter, it's important to ensure that everyone in the room is actually present. By banning the use of mobile phones, laptops and tablets within any given meeting scenario, you'll dial down the distraction factor, thereby increasing the likelihood of productive discussion and facilitating a more fluid exchange of ideas.
Take Action
If ever you leave a meeting without having made clear decisions regarding follow-up actions, it's safe to say you've probably wasted yours and everybody else's time. An effective meeting is one that clearly outlines the role each person in the room will play in achieving the ends being discussed, so before you wrap things up, ensure that you've outlined your expectations clearly so as to avoid having to reconvene regularly.


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Curator Roxie Warder has brought together the works of six young UK-based artists in an exhibition at London's Cob Gallery called Go Figure.
As the title suggests, this is an exploration of the human form in various guises. It's a big, colourful show and a deliberate reaction to what Warder sees as the rather drab state of painting currently on the British contemporary art scene.
"Painting at the moment seems to have gone either highly traditional or quite cold, very minimal and abstract. This has still a lot of abstraction but I think it still holds on to elements of figurative work and I think the artists show that in a new way."


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FLOWERS, soft toys and a simple cross mark the spot where the body of Ffion Wyn Roberts was found two years ago.
Close to the 22-year-old care worker's home the area is lovingly tended by her family.
Friends said it is one way Ffion's parents, who are still receiving bereavement counselling, are coping with the tragic and death of their daughter.
The town of Porthmadog was rocked by the murder on April 10 2010 – and were equally shocked when wool packer Iestyn Davies was found guilty of her murder and jailed for life on April 18 last year.
Gwynedd councillor Selwyn Griffith said: "The town is only just coming to terms with the situation. It was an incident which shocked the whole town and it is still very fresh in people's minds."
He added the deaths of a mother and her two-year-old son in Pwlloleulas, less than two miles from Porthmadog, nearly three weeks ago had refreshed people's memories. "It will take time for people to get over this," he said.
Ffion's parents were unavailable for comment last night, but speaking soon after the end of the trial they about how their fun loving daughter lit up their lives. Her mum Bethan said: "We were like two sisters. People would say it was like "me and my shadow".
Dad Idris added: "Ffion had worked as a carer at the Plas Gwyn residential home in Pentrefelin, near Criccieth, for three years, and had ambitions to join the Army as a nurse."
In January Ffion's grandfather Hughie Arwyn Jones died, compounding the family's loss.
Idris said: "She thought the world of him, she was always going to his house to help out."
Ffion had a passion for football and was a regular at Porthmadog FC matches where she worked in the club house canteen.
Sentencing Davies for at least 25 years the judge, Mr Justice Lloyd Jones, said he was "calculating and devious".
Davies, now 55, of no fixed address at the time of the killing, assaulted and strangled Ffion with her own scarf before throwing her into Y Cyt, a drainage ditch near her New Street home, where she drowned.
The judge said he may have avoided detection had he not made the mistake of throwing items of clothing into the sea near the town's sluice gates while it was still dark. These items, which included Davies tracksuit trousers and Ffion's handbag, were found by police divers and linked to him by DNA evidence.
Davies persistently denied the charge during the seven-week trial.
Passing sentence, the judge said: "I wish to make clear that you are a very dangerous man. You have been found guilty on the clearest and the most compelling evidence. This is a particularly foul crime which involved the wicked taking of a young life."
Davies' friends said they found it difficult to believe he killed Ffion. But last night the Court Service confirmed he had not lodged an appeal.


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Even though the USA has prohibited on-line betting web sites from operating within its territory Canada has been a little more receptive simply by permitting its players to gamble online provided the sites are not situated inside of Canada and in on-line gambling canada is searching for a remedy that could be favorable for everyone. The internet gambling industry has been in limbo since many years as per their actual legitimate position but the authorities of Canada does appear to be working towards legalizing and regulating this specific industry during coming times.
Canada did ban betting in the course of its early history but then allowed a few types of gambling in recent years. Nevertheless, the world wide web did permit a number of online websites located inside of as well as beyond Canada to offer various types of on-line gambling games such as online poker, black jack, roulette gambling, craps, and also digital slot machines to eager Canadians that were on the lookout for any simpler and convenient way to gamble from their homes. On the other hand, the Canadian government had been quick to follow over the heels of America to ban on-line gambling although it merely banned servers and gambling sites based on Canadian terrain.
This meant that Canadian residents could very well continue to gamble on betting websites as well as participate in internet sports betting at websites which were based in other countries like Costa Rica, etc. The reason for most governments to place a ban on on-line gambling was the problem associated with unaccounted cash moving in and out of the nation along with the problem of gambling addiction that gripped some betting aficionados. Conversely, governments currently have lost millions in taxes which they could have accumulated should they had legalized and controlled on-line gambling and anyhow still need to battle gambling addiction because it is very challenging to monitor online gambling carried out by means of clandestine internet sites or enjoyed by individual online players on their computer systems.
While a few provinces inside Canada have legalized some kind of betting it really is even now not really regularized for the entire country, that is the need of the hour to eliminate misunderstanding and prevent any victimization of unaware or even confused players as well as operators. On the other hand, in case you are a Canadian resident who eventually ends up on the doors of an unscrupulous betting website and are scammed of your money then you will not have the ability to knock at the legal doors of Canadian law since there is still lack of complete recognition by the government. The only way available is really a crystal clear policy for on-line gambling throughout Canada and also a comprehensive overhaul of gambling laws and regulations to keep up with shifting situations. This particular move would certainly assist players as well as on-line casino owners to be able to play by new guidelines even as the government begins raking in taxes in an recognized manner.
If you are a excited Canadian citizen who wants to indulge in on-line gambling then you need to be aware of present Canadian betting laws and regulations to be able to remain safe in the internet world. While you can easily gamble at various betting websites you can at present not be shielded in the event of any kind of complications and therefore it is essential that you gamble only at reputable internet gambling websites. You should also keep an eye out for the latest in Canadian betting news because in on-line gambling canada is actually seeking out a remedy that could ideally produce good news for you and the complete betting industry in Canada.


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As Rosalyn Carter noted, "There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need a caregiver."
Understanding that caregiving is a universal experience means that we don't have to view it as uncharted territory. We can utilize other's knowledge regarding best practices to help alleviate stress and make the time spent providing care safe for all involved. Below are a few key points to keep in mind when caring for a loved one in the home.
1. Cleanliness is key
When your loved one is sick, it's important to guard them from unwelcome germs. When guests come into the home, have hand sanitizer by the door for them to use, and if necessary, rubber gloves and surgical masks. Keep surfaces wiped down and change your loved one's bedding and clothing often.
2. Improve the safety of your home
Being sick can make maneuvering around, even familiar spaces, more difficult. Nightlights, non-slip floor mats, handrails and having a phone with emergency numbers nearby are cost-effective and easy ways to make you and your loved one feel more confident and safe while in the home.
3. Find or develop tools that work for you
- Keep a calendar to jot down appointments, doctor and nurse visits as well as important days you would like to celebrate with your loved one.
- Print off a medication log to ensure you don't miss a dose.
- Make a checklist with important daily or weekly tasks to keep you from forgetting things like laundry, taking the trash out to the curb and meal prep.
- All of these simple tools can help alleviate the stress of having additional things on your plate.
4. Get familiar with community resources
The saying "it takes an army" rings true when it comes to taking care of a sick loved one. While you can certainly do it alone, research and take advantage of community programs and organizations within the community to assist where needed. These resources include meal delivery, adult day care services, respite programs and many more.
5. Take time to care for yourself
It's been said that you can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself. Whether it's something as small as a warm bath, going to see a movie or fitting in time for physical activity, it's important to spend a bit of time focusing on yourself.
Caregiving can be stressful for even the most experienced and prepared, but utilizing these tips and others you find along the way, can help ease some frustrations and difficulties you may encounter. And remember, caring for a sick loved one is one of the most important jobs in the world. You are truly making a difference in someone's life.
Hospice of the Red River Valley offers support for caregivers and family members of patients. We have many resources to help support you as a caregiver. Learn more. If you feel your loved one may be appropriate for hospice care, contact us. We can help more than you may know.
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Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, nonprofit hospice serving more than 30 counties in North Dakota and Minnesota. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual and grief needs. For more information, call toll free 800-237-4629, email email@example.com or visit www.hrrv.org.


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United really can't catch a break from bad news this week as now another story surfaced where a paying First Class passenger on the way from Hawaii to Los Angeles was threatened to be placed in handcuffs if he didn't give up his seat.
The passenger who had a paid First Class ticket was already seated when approached by gate agents to tell him that he'd have to give up his seat to a 'higher priority passenger'.
This accumulation of incidents and outrageous procedures involving overbooking situations when passengers have to be taken off a flight after being seated is tarnishing the United Airlines brand worldwide.
Now a finance executive from California comes forward with another incident that happened last week where he was threatened by United employees to be "put in handcuffs" if he didn't give up his seat as a paying First Class passenger.
You can read more about this from the Los Angeles Times (access here).
… Fearns [the passenger] needed to return early so he paid about $1,000 for a full-fare, first-class ticket to Los Angeles. He boarded the aircraft at Lihue Airport on the island of Kauai, took his seat and enjoyed a complimentary glass of orange juice while awaiting takeoff.
Then, as Fearns tells it, a United employee rushed onto the aircraft and informed him that he had to get off the plane.
"I asked why," he told me. "They said the flight was overfull."
Fearns, like the doctor at the center of that viral video from Sunday night, held his ground. He was already on the plane, already seated. He shouldn't have to disembark.
"That's when they told me they needed the seat for somebody more important who came at the last minute," Fearns said. "They said they have a priority list and this other person was higher on the list than me." …
Apparently United had some mechanical troubles with the aircraft scheduled to make the flight. So the carrier swapped out that plane with a slightly smaller one with fewer first-class seats.
A United employee, responding to Fearns' complaint that he shouldn't have to miss the flight, compromised by downgrading him to economy class and placing him in the middle seat between a married couple who were in the midst of a nasty fight and refused to be seated next to each other. …
That airlines use elite status to create a passenger priority list is nothing new but let's be objective of what happened here. The airline KNEW about the equipment swap and how many first class seats there are on the plane before they started boarding. How do you figure stuff like this out during the boarding process?
The passenger ended up with a horrible Economy Class middle seat for a 6 hour flight to Los Angeles after having purchased a First Class ticket.
Meanwhile United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz made his first public appearance in an interview with ABC News since the incident where a 69 year old doctor was dragged off an aircraft and injured to make room for United Employees on the same flight.
Munoz explained the situation as a classic system failure where existing policies and restrictions kept employees from using their common sense and the situation escalated.
He also vowed that United would changed it's policy and never again use law enforcement to take passengers off a flight to resolve overbooking situations.
Apart from the fact that it took United management three attempts and now this interview to explain the company's position in appropriate way, I feel like there is more to the story. There is a rotten core in United Airlines corporate culture, and I'm not sure if it's possible to weed it out just by changing management.
Hopefully some good policy changes will come out of this complete disaster, apart from financial compensation for the gentleman involved in the Chicago incident who has since taken legal action in a Chicago court requiring United to preserve evidence in the case.


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What are your thoughts on green tea? Do you drink mug after mug of matcha, or are you more of a builder's brew person and don't like the idea of trying anything other than your English breakfast tea?
At Heyland & Whittle, our Greentea & Grapefruit-fragranced products - which include a Body Scrub, Reed Diffuser, Body Lotion and Candle in a Glass - are hugely popular, so there must be some fans of green tea out there!
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Green tea lends itself really well to being teamed with citrus fruits, like a slice of fresh lemon, or some zingy grapefruit, like in our home fragrance, and health and beauty products, which have a gorgeous refreshing aroma with oriental-inspired tones and an energising lift.
But if you're not so familiar with green tea, it's time to acquaint yourself. The drink is believed to have a wide variety of health benefits, and there are lots of different types and therefore tastes. Here's a brief guide to getting familiar with the beverage:
The different varieties of green tea
If you order a green tea in a cafe, then there's a high chance that you'll be served the sencha variety, as this is one of the most popular forms of the drink.
Sencha is a type of Japanese tea that is grown in direct sunlight and harvested as soon as it begins to sprout leaves, which gives it a fresh, very 'green' taste, making it a lovely and refreshing beverage.
You've also likely heard of matcha, which has an intense green colour and has become a bit of a foodie trend over the past couple of years, with everything from matcha cookies to matcha lattes popping up in coffee shops.
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Matcha typically has a much sweeter taste than sencha, and it has a beautifully aromatic fragrance, making it a pleasure to drink.
But what about other varieties of green tea? Have you heard of shincha, for example? This type of green tea has a much more bitter taste, and is the result of the very first picking of sencha leaves, meaning the two types are closely related.
Meanwhile, bancha tea is what you get during the second sencha harvest. It has a much stronger aroma than most types of green tea, and is regarded as much lower grade of green tea. However, if you like your tea to have a powerful, distinct taste, you should be fine with this.
Health benefits of green tea
Drinking green tea is mooted to have many health benefits, from speeding up weight loss to increasing life expectancy and even reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.
Indeed, data drawn from the Ohsaki National Health Insurance Cohort Study involving over 40,000 Japanese adults found that women who consumed five or more cups of green tea each day were 23 per cent less likely to die prematurely, while this was lowered by 12 per cent for men.
Women were also 31 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with fatal heart disease and 42 per cent less likely to suffer a fatal stroke.
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In another Japanese study, it was found that people who introduced cups of green tea into their daily routine over a 12-week period saw significant reductions in their weight, body fat percentage, belly fat and waist circumference as a result.
There are a multitude of studies out there looking at the health benefits of green tea, but you'll only know by trying it yourself if it helps you with your digestion, weight loss and overall wellbeing. And remember, if you're struggling to get used to the taste, a slice of lemon or other citrus fruit will help to make it more palatable.


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Shamu Stadium at SeaWorld Orlando
When it opened, Shamu Stadium was the world's largest facility for killer whales, and it is still one of the largest of its kind. It is the most popular attraction at the park, and is also home to the world's most successful killer whale breeding program to date. Up to 5,500 guests can occupy the stadium during shows, which regularly fill to capacity in peak seasons.
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*Mixed species exhibit*
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Species: killer whale and short-finned pilot whale
Former species: Unknown
Opened: 1984
Project size: 4.9 acres, with 1 acre for animals.
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Show pool: 2 million gallons, 150 feet across, 36 feet deep.
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Underwater viewing pool: 20 feet deep.
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Containment:Containment on the perimeter of all display and holding spaces in Shamu Stadium consists of tank walls (glass and concrete).
Guest viewing areas:There are two viewing areas at Shamu Stadium: inside the stadium and the underwater viewing area.
Special exhibit features:Slideouts for demonstrating hunting and husbandry behaviors, slideovers for shifting animals between exhibit spaces and for play, and water fountains for tactile enrichment.
Guest experience elements:None.
Programming events:Programming in this exhibit consists of shows, dining experiences, and animal interaction programs.
Signage and interpretation:
Shamu Stadium teaches guests about the interconnectedness of the oceans, the killer whale's role as the top predator in the ocean's ecosystem, and adaptations of killer whales that help them succeed in their environment.
Theming features:Theming elements include the Shamu fountain outside the main concourse of the stadium.
Higher Purpose
Conservation partnerships: Killer Whale Research Program and Conservation Program (KWRCP) with NOAA through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Breeding recovery programs: None.
Rescued animals: The four short-finned pilot whales in this exhibit were rescued from mass strandings.
Animals in this Exhibit
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Pritchard, M. E. and Ji, C. and Simons, M. (2006) Distribution of slip from 11 M_w > 6 earthquakes in the northern Chile subduction zone. Journal of Geophysical Research B, 111 (B10). Art. No. B10302. ISSN 0148-0227. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20101116-104339883
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We use interferometric synthetic aperture radar, GPS, and teleseismic data to constrain the relative location of coseismic slip from 11 earthquakes on the subduction interface in northern Chile (23°–25°S) between the years 1993 and 2000. We invert body wave waveforms and geodetic data both jointly and separately for the four largest earthquakes during this time period (1993 M_w 6.8; 1995 M_w 8.1; 1996 M_w 6.7; 1998 M_w 7.1). While the location of slip in the teleseismic-only, geodetic-only, and joint slip inversions is similar for the small earthquakes, there are differences for the 1995 M_w 8.1 event, probably related to nonuniqueness of models that fit the teleseismic data. There is a consistent mislocation of the Harvard centroid moment tensor locations of many of the 6 < M_w < 8 earthquakes by 30–50 km toward the trench. For all models, the teleseismic data are better able to resolve fine details of the earthquake slip distribution. The 1995 earthquake did not rupture to the maximum depth of the seismogenic zone (as defined by the other earthquakes). In addition to the above events, we use only teleseismic data to determine the rupture characteristics of four other M_w > 6 earthquakes, as well as three M_w > 7 events from the 1980s. All of these earthquakes appear to rupture different portions of the fault interface and do not rerupture a limited number of asperities.
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it's my understanding that new users can't post more than one link, in order to avoid SPAM. I assume the same is true for images. Can/should we as editors override these restrictions for in cases where we feel it's beneficial? For example, adding a second link here or linking the two screen captures here?
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1I'd much rather see questions of clarification on etiquette then someone that sets some jacked up trend that takes months to undo. – squillman May 19 '10 at 20:46
Thanks @squillman that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid, LOL. I believe I'm doing the right thing but am just making sure :-) – The Unhandled Exception May 19 '10 at 20:48
I'd say, definitely.
You wouldn't just say, "No"? :-) (Answer will be accepted in 9 minutes) – The Unhandled Exception May 19 '10 at 20:34
Yes, it's fine. As you say, the reason for prohibiting low-rep users from posting links and images is fear of spam. If you read the question and decide that it's okay to post the link/image, then there's no fear of the link/image being part of a scripted spam attack*.
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How did you know I am Skynet??? Obligatory xkcd – The Unhandled Exception May 19 '10 at 20:49
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Syntax Error near "already-significant machine learning abilities"– The Unhandled Exception May 19 '10 at 21:11
I believe one drawback to this is that, if the new user then edits their own question, the images or links may be removed again if they still don't have enough Rep to avoid the restrictions.
Will they? If so, is that a bug? – The Unhandled Exception May 19 '10 at 20:50
2There was an issue that turned up a few weeks back, where a user's post had a link, and it was closed as a duplicate which blocked that user from being able to edit it without either removing his own link, or the duplication link. – Grace Note♦ May 19 '10 at 20:53
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After playing 4 out of 5 games away from the friendly FieldTurf of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium the University of Louisville football Cardinals returned to their home field and to the win column with victory over North Carolina State in front of a not quite sold out crowd of 50,227. It was both teams first meeting as ACC opponents. The Wolfpack made it a game but the Cards came out on top 30-18.
Not being full was surprising considering it was homecoming. The next game is a guaranteed sell out as Jameis Winston leads his Florida State Seminoles on a Thursday night prime time match up. That's the game most fans already had circled on their calendars. Luckily for the Cardinal faithful, Louisville didn't overlook NC State despite the challenge following them.
Sophomore quarterback Will Gardner returned to his starting spot under center to lead the attack. Most of the 2014 Cardinals were not a part of the team when Louisville last took on the Wolfpack in the 2011 Belk Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina. That one ended in a loss for the Cards 31-24 despite a Teddy Bridgewater-led comeback that he very nearly pulled off.
DeVante Parker took a pass on the second play from scrimmage and went 37 yards. As you might imagine the crowd exploded. It was Parker's first game action of the year after recovering from the broken foot he suffered before the opening game of the season. Parker responded with a career-high-tying 9 catches.
One of the secret weapons head coach Bobby Petrino used early on was Michael Dyer. Secret in that Dyer hasn't been this impressive since coming to Louisville. On this outing, he ran hard and kept the Wolfpack defense off balance. In fact, he handled the bulk of the carries on the ground, finishing with 173 yards and a touchdown. Eli Rogers capped the opening drive with a 13 yard touchdown reception. On the drive, the Cards averaged over 9 yards per play.
All the more impressive is that it's only the third time this season Louisville has scored on their opening drive. The last time that happened was September 20th at Florida International four games ago
Louisville's top ranked defense looked porous but held during NC State opening drive. It was just a taste of things to come. The Wolfpack went for it on fourth and two on the Louisville 26. Some would call it a gutsy call, but the visitors came away with no points when they knew any points would be hard to come by against the nations number one defense.
Louisville's next series was a three and out followed by a poor Ryan Johnson punt. His 36 yard boot was in stark contrast to his booming kicks in last weeks Clemson game.
The Cards stopped the next Wolfpack drive, but got called for roughing the kicker on the punt which gave North Carolina State a new set of downs. The bigger loss for the Cardinals was the fact that cornerback Charles Gaines was injured. He lay on the turf for an extended period but eventually walked off under his own power. He would return.
By keeping that drive alive, NC State scored when Jacoby Brissett hit David Grinnage in the end zone for a touchdown. However, they missed the extra point and then you saw why they skipped going for the earlier field goal.
Early in the second quarter Gardner took two deep sacks and were forced to punt it away on a drive that had potential. The offensive line appeared to return to what they looked like against Clemson, providing no support to the skill players. It fired up the defense, though and they showed flashes of the talent that led them to be the NCAAs top unit.
James Quick, the hometown guy that emerged as a star this season left the game with an ankle injury after a reverse, a play that looks exciting but rarely gets any yards. It also brings in holding calls as that one did.It proved to be a gadget play that took their number two receiver out of the game.
So what does the number one receiver do? Steps up in a big way. DeVante Parker honored his warm welcome by playing lights out football with over 100 receiving yards by halftime. After adding a Kai De La Cruz touchdown pass Louisville led 17-6 at the half.
The third quarter saw the Wolfpack and the Cardinals traded field goals. Louisville had a scare, though when NC State ran back an apparent Gardner fumble to the end zone thanks to an assist by a slow referee who couldn't get out of the way. After replay, however, it was ruled that Gardner was down. Something every fan knew when the play was live.
Going to the fourth, the defense bent and bent giving up chunks of big yardage to the Wolfpack offense. NC State drove to the one and the defense held. But not so fast. A face mask on Louisville gave the visitors 4 more shots to score. State could only manage another field goal which Louisville matched to keep it at a 2 score lead. They needed it as Grinnage caught his second TD pass from Brissett.
As an answer, Louisville gave the ball to the workhorse Dyer who scampered into the end zone to end the scoring.
The Cards are off next Saturday as they get ready for their aforementioned Thursday night showdown. The bye week will be necessary to get some to regroup and get ready for the top team in the ACC.
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Catalonia complains to EU over unfair treatment from Spain
Debt-laden Catalonia has complained to Brussels that it is being unfairly treated by Spain's central government in the country's drive to cut its public deficit and avoid fiscal meltdown.
In a January 25 letter to European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn and seen by Reuters, Catalonia's economy chief Andreu Mas-Colell, says Madrid has not followed European guidance to share out cost-cutting efforts in line with cost burdens.
"Unfortunately these are not the principles that the Spanish government has followed in setting regional targets, thus contributing to unnecessary acrimony and contentiousness," the letter says.
The Commission is not likely to take any action on the letter because it leaves intra-country distribution of revenues and expenditures to national governments.
But politically, the direct appeal to Brussels is bound to irritate Madrid at a time when a surging separatist movement in the northeast region of Catalonia has already strained relations with Spain's central government.
Catalan President Artur Mas has vowed to hold a referendum on secession from Spain by 2014, saying Catalonia should be a separate state within the EU and the euro monetary union. Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy says such a vote would be unconstitutional.
In the past week Mas and Rajoy's foreign minister have sparred publicly over Madrid's plan to curtail Catalonia's diplomatic representation in other countries.
A spokeswoman at the Ministry of the Economy said the ministry had no comment on the letter. Rehn spokesman Simon O'Connor also said he could not comment.
Catalonia argues its deficit goal of 1.5% of economic output is too tough at a time that it has had to ask Madrid for rescue funds - 5.4 billion last year and 9.1 billion this year - to meet debt payments and pay workers.
A recent European Commission report forecast that Spain will probably miss its deficit target of 6.3% of GDP in 2012, partly due to a deficit in the social security system, and even when stripping out a one-time payment from the government to problem banks.
Rehn has said that Spain could get an extension on the 2014 deadline for cutting its deficit to below 3% of GDP, because of a deep recession that has pushed unemployment to 26%, the highest in the euro zone.
Catalonia, which accounts for 20% of the Spanish economy, has cut public spending by almost 16% over 2 years.
"This is significant because we are in charge of healthcare, education at all levels, welfare support, police and justice," Mas-Colell wrote in the letter to Rehn.
He referred to a resolution passed by the European Parliament in January that said fiscal consolidation efforts should be shared out among administrations taking account of the services they provide.
Catalonia missed its deficit target in 2011 and may have done so again in 2012.
Catalonia, like many of Spain's 17 highly devolved regions, it is unable to raise debt on public markets due to a high risk premium, which is why it has had to get funding from Madrid's rescue fund.
In the letter Mas-Colell said Catalonia supports the expressions of interest from Brussels in possibly giving Spain more time to cut its deficit, but said that Spain must share out the benefits of an extension with the regions.
He said that when Spain got a break on its 2013 deficit target, which has been set at 4.5%, relaxed from an original goal of 3.0%, it passed only a small bit of the benefit to the regional governments, two-tenths of a percent.
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