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ERIN Fordyce is used to copping flak for being a cheerleader. She's heard every insult in the book.
"Most people have genuinely have never heard of cheerleading being a sport," Ms Fordcye, 22, told news.com.au.
She's one of the 19 Queensland Cheer Elite squad members who made the finals of the World Cheerleading Championships in May.
"If they've never seen proper cheerleaders perform, they don't take it seriously. But all it takes to change their minds is one video of a routine. After watching that, people are like, 'What these guys are doing is incredibly athletic. This is a legitimate sport'."
But the decision by the International Olympic Committee to give "provisional recognition" to cheerleading, meaning the sport can apply to become part of the Olympic Games' sports program after three years, was met with scepticism.
"Cheerleading is set to become an Olympic sport. So give me a 'W'. Give me a 'T'. And, please ... give me an 'F'," wrote The Daily Telegraph's Nick Walshaw.
"So forget faster, stronger, higher. How about bustier, bubblier, blonder."
The reaction was similar on social media.
"Shaking your pom poms is NOT a sport!!" one person said on Facebook.
"Next it'll be pole dancing," another wrote.
But the elite cheerleading community has hit back at its critics today, arguing ignorance is the only thing standing in the way of it being accepted.
"People are used to watching sideline-type cheerleading in the NRL, but competition cheerleading is nothing like that," said Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation executive director Steven James, who founded the organisation ten years ago.
"What the girls do at the NRL or NFL is really just dancing," said Danielle Jimenez, managing director of Starlets Cheerleading, one of the biggest cheerleading gyms in Australia.
"I'm not taking anything away from them and what they do. But they are just dancing. I wouldn't call it a sport."
Competitive cheerleadings teams perform two-and-a-half minute routines in front of a panel of judges, who score based on difficulty and how successfully teams complete all the elements.
Elite teams train up to 20 hours a week, perfecting their tumbles, human pyramids, flips and "stunts", a move where the "flyer" is thrown up in the air and caught by a "baser" or "spotter".
"These are elite athletes," said Ms Jimenez. "What they're doing on that floor is a range of stunting, tumbling and dancing. They train for hours and hours every week to put these routines together.It's extremely difficult."
She says critics of the sport have "no idea what they're talking about."
"It's like saying you don't like a type of food even when you haven't tried it. Don't comment on our sport if you have no idea about what it, if you've never been to a competition," she said.
"Maybe these people should come out and train with us for a week and actually see what it's all about. It is a sport, it's intense and it's dangerous. It's just frustrating when people don't realise that. It requires the same amount of strength, agility and hours that gymnastics does."
Ms Fordyce initially trained as a gymnast before turning to cheerleading at age 14.
"The criticism is extremely frustrating, as somebody who have been doing it for such a long time. You can get people to realise there's an incredibly high level of athleticism involved. It's really hard to be good," she said.
Much of the sport's challenge in being taken seriously can be attributed to the uniforms. But there's a practical reason for those tight, short outfits.
"When you're flipping and twisting and people are lifting you, if you're wearing pants and a long top that's quite unsafe," Ms Fordyce said. "You can't have baggy clothing wrapping around your face when you're doing a flip."
Those who argue cheerleading sexualises young girls are misinformed, says Mr James.
"There are no mandatory requirements for uniforms. Some teams compete in shorts and T-shirts and other people have custom uniforms. There are no rules, they can wear whatever they want, they have to be covered, that's all," he said.
Junior competitors - those aged 14 and under - are not allowed to wear crop tops. Open age cheerleaders must not have too big a gap between their top and their skirt, and are required to wear shorts underneath.
"Those rules are set by the federation. Internationally, if you want to compete at a sanctioned event you have to wear that," Ms Jimenez said. "I don't see the difference in that and watching a gymnast who is showing her full legs and her bottom."
Olympic audiences fawned over the athleticism and power of American gymnasts Laurie Hernandez and Simone Biles, who landed a coveted Nike endorsement deal post-Rio.
Cheerleaders too could one day become household names, says Ms Fordyce. And there is some support: "Cheerleading is a sport. Get over it" read the headline on a BBC op-ed from England's national team coach Tori Rubin.
Ms Fordyce is hopeful others will begin to see it that way, too.
"All the cheer community wants is for people to take us seriously and realise the amount of hard work and effort it takes to get where we are," she said.
"Stop separating us from everyone else. We really aren't that different from other sports."


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News flash: Mike Trout is really, really fast
The Angels will not hold a match race to determine who is faster, Peter Bourjos or Mike Trout, but if home-to-first base times are the measure, Trout gets the nod.
When Trout beat out a grounder to the shortstop hole for a run-scoring infield single in the Angels' six-run sixth-inning against the Texas Rangers Wednesday night, third-base coach Dino Ebel timed him at 3.82 seconds.
That was the Angels' fastest time this season and faster than any other player Ebel has clocked except Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki, who has gone home to first in 3.78 seconds.
But Ichiro is left-handed and is usually leaning toward first base when he makes contact. Trout, the 19-year-old center fielder, bats right-handed.
"The Texas players were all looking at each other like, 'Wow,' " said Ebel, who uses a stopwatch to time every batter to first.
A typical home-to-first time for right-handed hitters is 4.3 seconds. For left-handed hitters, it's about 4.2 seconds. Bourjos' times are in the 3.87-second range.
"A good time for me was 4.82 seconds," joked Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher. "From the right side, 3.82 seconds is as good as you're going to see."
Helene Elliott: Angels take a firm step in the right direction
Jordan Walden and Scott Downs are Angels' bullpen highlights
-- Mike DiGiovanna
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What Independent Contractors Need to Know about Worker's Compensation
By Patrick B. Reddy, Attorney at Law
"Independent contractor" is a term that gets thrown around a great deal in the working world. People commonly refer to themselves as "contractors" when they have a special employment relationship or when they run their own business. But in Washington State, the term "Independent Contractor" has a very particular meaning when it comes to workers' compensation.
Workers' Compensation
Prior to 1911, injured workers spent years in litigation with job injury claims for negligence and often were denied access to the medical treatment and support they needed in order to return to the workforce.
The workers' compensation system was born in response to the large drag that workplace injuries had on the work-sector for both employers and employees. The workers' compensation system is a "no-fault" system, where workers no longer have to try cases in front of a court in order to receive medical damages and wage compensation for time lost from work or to pay for medical treatment.
Workers' compensation in Washington State is governed by Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington ("RCW") and administered by the Department of Labor and Industries. The workers' compensation system is an insurance fund, which is financed by mandatory premiums paid by employers. Premiums are calculated by how a particular job is classified and the risk class assigned to the classification. In return for paying into the system, employers are free from liability for accidents that occur in the workplace, unless the employer "intends" to injure the worker. Employers and workers may not exempt themselves from the burdens or waive the benefits of the Industrial Insurance Act, with only a few narrowly construed exceptions.
This makes nearly every person in Washington—whether they think so or not—an "employee" or a "covered worker."
When to Pay Premiums
Title 51 determines who is an employer and an employee, for purposes of whether an employer has to pay insurance premiums on the worker and whether the worker is entitled to receive benefits. For most workers, whether their employer pays premiums on the worker is clear-cut. When it comes to independent contractors, the statute is less clear.
Washington State has one of the highest standards in the country for determining whether an individual qualifies as an independent contractor. This standard is higher than the federal standard. It is the threshold by which persons should judge whether they are, or have working for them, independent contractors. Washington maintains such a high standard in order to ensure that all injured workers are able to receive medical attention needed as a result of on-the-job injuries.
Exempt from Coverage
As a result of this standard, it is important for employers to make certain that all persons are covered by workers' compensation insurance, or that the individuals are clearly exempt from coverage.
Remember that if you employ independent contractors and own the property that they are working on, you owe the contractor's employees a duty to keep the premises reasonably safe and are not immune to liability due to your own negligent acts or omissions. Also keep in mind that anyone you work with may be considered an "employee" or "covered worker" even if you think they are "independent."
Patrick Reddy is a member of Emery Reddy, PLLC, and litigates workers' compensation and employment matters throughout Washington state. www.emeryreddy.com
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It's not an outdoor museum; rather it is an architectural, urban wealth, alive and vivid, enhanced and emphasised in the daily life of the city. The Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Palazzo Reale, Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace), Liberty-style buildings and other architectural masterpieces and monuments are all part of this wealth.


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Symantec has announced a web monitoring service intended to unearth evidence of botnet-related malware activity within an organisation by continuously looking at outbound HTTP traffic for suspicious signs ofTrojans on compromised computers trying to "call home" to their criminal controllers.
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Dear All,
Here is your March online update with some dates for your diaries and other information.
The 8-bell quarter peal attempt for March will be on the 17th, which is the third Saturday, at Ely St Mary. We are ringing at 3 pm after a 2.30 wedding, and the quarter peal band will ring for the wedding before starting the quarter peal. Roderick has provided a Doodle poll on http://doodle.com/54iiwy89tps4dxsd where you can show that you would like to ring, or contact Roderick directly on email@example.com with any requests or other comments. Further 8-bell quarter peal attempts will be arranged on April 21st at Burwell and May 19th at Fordham.
The next district meeting is the outing to Essex, on April 14th. This is the second Saturday in April as the first Saturday falls in Holy week. Philip Bailey has arranged the following towers:
Hadstock (6, 2 cwt) 10 am - 11 am
Ashdon (8, 15 cwt) 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
Lunch 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm, The Bluebell Inn in Hempstead is recommended.
Hempstead (6, 12 cwt) 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm
Wethersfield (8, 11 cwt) 4 pm - 5 pm
Sible Hedingham (8, 18 cwt) 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Travel is by car, so please arrange to share transport with your local ringers. If you are in need of a lift, or can offer a lift to others, then please contact me and I will see what I can do. For lunch, The Bluebell Inn in Hempstead is recommended by local ringers and is 5 mins walk from Hempstead church. They are expecting lots of bell ringers on that day and don't need advance orders. For details of menus and so on, see http://www.thebluebellinn.co.uk. Please contact Phil (email@example.com) or myself for any other details or information.
April 23rd is St George's Day and Libby Alexander of the Ringing for England Campaign will be pleased to hear about any special ringing on this day. Contact Libby by email: email@example.com or text: 07769 700 669.
The May district meeting is at Littleport on Saturday 5th May, ringing from 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm. A handbell session can be arranged before the ringing meeting, from 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm. Please contact Dee Smith (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you are interrested.
The AGM of the Ely Diocesan Association will be held on Monday 7th May, which is the early May bank holiday. The meeting is hosted by the Wisbech district and will be based at Northwold. Details of times are:
8-bell inter-district striking competition at Northwold from 10 am
General ringing at Methwold and Hockwold 10 am - 12 noon
Service at Northwold at 12 noon, followed by lunch.
AGM in Northwold Village Hall at 2 pm.
Names for lunch, please, to Pauline O'Neill (email@example.com or tel 01945 464668) by Saturday 28th April.
Ringing for the Diamond Jubilee: This has already started with ringing to mark the anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth to the throne on 6th February. Dee Smith is keeping a record of all ringing in our District towers for the Jubilee, so please forward details of ringing as it happens to Dee (email@example.com).
We are aiming to ring at as many of our district towers as possible to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, so please keep this in mind when local events are being planned. The official celebration is on Tuesday 5th June, which is a Bank Holiday, and this should be the main focus of our ringing but ringing could also be arranged any time during or near to that week depending on local events and on the availability of ringers and bells. Quarter peals are welcome, but celebratory ringing on the bells is the first priority. For example, you could ring 60 changes of a Doubles method, or 720 changes of a plain method which is 60 leads, or 60 call changes based on Queens. And don't forget to tell Dee what you have rung, and to publicise it locally as well. For quarter peals, Dee is coordinate ringers and ringing, so please contact Dee (firstname.lastname@example.com) if you need some extra ringers for your tower.
As training officer, Dee suggests that a quarter peal for the Diamond Jubilee could be a focus for a first in method for one or more of the ringers, or a chance to attempt a method which you are not usually able to ring. If you would like additional ringers to support your regular practice night, so you can build up to the quarter peal attempt, or for the quarter peal itself, then please let Dee know.
Tower open morning at Ely St Mary: please book the time and date - 30th June from 10 am. The tower open morning is to promote bell ringing to locals and visitors in Ely, and to encourage new recruits and returning ringers. We will have a display of information, the mobile bell and refreshments in the churchyard and demonstration ringing and a chance to have a go at bell handling in the ringing chamber. More details and requests for help nearer the time.
Ringing for the Olympics: any ringing by individual towers will of course be welcomed. The Olympic torch travels through our district on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July on its way from Newmarket to St Ives via Cambridge, so this might be a suitable occasion for ringing in the towers close to its route. For the All The Bells project at 8 am on July 27th, there have been various suggestions in letters to the Ringing World about how Church bell ringers can join in, such as chiming one or more bells or ringing the bells half way up and then down again.
Striking Features unfortunately missed the March meeting due to problems with printing. It will be printed as soon as possible and distributed to members via the tower secretaries.
Annual subscriptions to the Ely DA for 2011 are now due, if you have not already paid. As agreed at the Ely DA AGM in May 2010, subscriptions for 2012 are £10 for adults and £5 for juniors. A Junior Member is defined as someone who is under 18 and in full-time education. Senior Members, that is those who have reached the age of 70 and have been members of the Association for the previous ten years consecutively, are not under further obligation to pay an annual subscription. The age of exemption from paying a subscription was raised from 60 to 70 at the Ely DA AGM in 2009. Anyone who was already exempt in January 2009 remains exempt in 2010 and later years, even if they are under the current age of exemption. Rosemary Palmer is our Membership Secretary, so please send your subscription to her, either individually or via your tower secretary. If paying by cheque, please make the cheque out to 'Ely Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers'. Rosemary's address is 78 Mill Lane, Fordham, Cambs CB7 5NQ.
As always, please pass on any details in this email to Ely District members who do not receive it themselves.
Happy ringing,
Janet Garnett
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Since her debut in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansal's 'Saawariya', Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has found her place in Bollywood with her unique fashion sense, a mixed bag of films and a no nonsense attitude. Who would ever forget her spunky interviews on director Karan Johar's talk show 'Koffee With Karan'? Her career in Bollywood has not exactly been breezy, but the actress has dodged curveballs with a smile and a Manish Arora accessory.
On her 30th birthday, here are 11 Sonam Kapoor expression gifs that teach you how to deal with everything life tosses at you.
When you know the other person is wrong, but you'll give in to make them go away.
When life sucks....
But, YOLO!
How to deal with compliments (good, bad, ugly).
When you face mom after a night out drinking.
How to deal with a stressful day at work.
When someone (cute) is watching you, and you know it.
Eye rolling your way out of a tough spot.
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The Weekend Brew: Living In The Tension
Today my heart is heavy with all of the doing, all of the striving and all of the guilt that I feel when I try to let things go and simply be. My heart longs to connect with my Savior, but I lack revelation and I feel numb, as if I'm wandering through this wilderness alone.
But I know that I am not alone. He is with me. He always has been and He will never leave me. [Tweet "I'm living in the tension, between the doing and the being. Which will I choose?"]
I believe God just wants me — me without all of the stuff that I try to drag into His presence. Even though I bring with me good things, they serve no purpose when my heart's desire is to look into the eyes of Jesus, to behold His beauty.
As I press in and strive to quiet my busy mind, I find myself alone in His presence. It's an eerie feeling when His presence has been lifted. I read, but there is no revelation. My journal pages remain empty for the most part. I do not feel Him, yet I know He is there. But in the tension, He calls me gently, tenderly to sit and be still.
Cease from your striving, My Child. Lay down your busyness. Yes, even those things which you bring with you into My presence. Lay them down and just sit. Be still. Listen for My voice. You will hear Me soon. Just stay and rest.
I have to believe that as the tension builds, breakthrough is coming. A friend reminded me today that I've chosen this pursuit. I've chosen to lay it all down, for the sake of knowing Him. How long will it be until my heart is satisfied again? My heart knows the answer. I never want to be satisfied. I must be kept longing. I must be kept wanting. [Tweet "For only in the longing and the wanting can a hungry heart ever truly be satisfied."] So I will stay longing. I will stay wanting. I will look to Him as the soul of my nourishment and satisfaction. And although I feel alone in His presence, I know that He is with me. And I know that my breakthrough is coming.
Are you living in the tension between the doing and the being? How are you handling it?
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COVID19 Panic Buying is Pretty Strange
Toilet paper, toilet paper, toilet paper. Since the pandemic began, toilet paper has been wiping the shelves clean! It has been flying out of stores creating more panic and people are losing their minds...NO TOILET PAPER! Strange, huh?
Toilet paper isn't the only thing we seem to be panic buying. I checked out some of the other unusual things people seem to be grabbing off the shelves on my trip around my grocery store and it was very interesting. Take a look!
Why all the "Panic Buying?" Control! We want control of our lives, and this pandemic has taken control away from us.Time says that "unless policy makers can find a way to restore that feeling, the cycle of panic buying, hoarding and scarcity only stands to escalate."
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Here's a roundup of some Belgian beery news you can use... and some you can't, but maybe you'll enjoy it anyway.
Gueuzerie Tilquin opens its doors. Wallonia's first latter-day lambic blender plans an open house weekend on May 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Go and see Pierre's big barrels and taste his work in Rebecq-Rognon, southwest of Halle. Conveniently for those of you lucky enough to go, those dates are the same as the Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation in Buggenhout. You can do it all.
Speaking of the Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation, there's a beer list here. That's an early tentative list, so I think you could expect more surprises. Just scanning that thing makes me hungry for cheese. I wonder if Drie Fonteinen's new Armand'4 Oude Geuze Lente will be there? That would be the first of four high-priced special blends aimed at re-starting brewing operations there.
Geuze-barrel woodchips in the grocery store. Really. Our man Phil Madden in Antwerp says he found them at a Carrefour Express. And he's a barbecue maven. He's also wondering whether they could be used to inoculate some homebrew. Apparently it was a barrel from Timmermans that gave its life for Phil's smoking habit.
What's Mom got on tap? I find it healthy to check what guest beers Moeder Lambic is pouring now and then. Keeps me motivated to make some money and get back there soon. In St-Gilles: Bink Bloesem from Kerkom, Hop Ruiter from Scheldebrouwerij, and Zona Cesarini from Birrificio Toccalmatto. Besides the usual Senne beers and other beauties. At Fontainas, at last check: Mikkeller Sorachi Ace IPA, Schlenkerla Fastenbier, Bi-Du Artigian ale, Schneider Weisse, Uerige Alt, Foufoune, Vigneronne, Cuvée St Gilloise, Bons Voeux, Saison Dupont Dry Hopping 2011, Biolégère, Witkap Triple, Cuvée de Ranke, De Ryck Arend Triple, Sainte Hélène Grognarde.
Are you buying fewer Belgian beers? Maybe because it's too expensive? Here's why I ask: Duvel reports that it's selling more of its strong ales--but not as much as it had hoped, thanks to a weak dollar. Maybe you have fewer duckets to spend, and maybe those duckets don't go as far as you like when facing the price tags of specialty European beers. Just wondering.
I mean, we can say "drink local" and mean it, but it's still nice to splurge now and then on an Orval or whatever your indulgence of choice might be. Right? But maybe we're doing so less often these days.
It's a critical question for Belgian craft brewers, many of whom are largely dependent on the U.S. export market.
*Photo courtesy of Pierre Tilquin.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
More Geuzey News. And Ponderings.
Here's a roundup of some Belgian beery news you can use... and some you can't, but maybe you'll enjoy it anyway.
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- AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 3:26 PM
Part of it might be the high price of Belgian beers, but I think that a bigger reason is that a lot more US brewers have started to make high-quality brews that compete directly with the Belgian products, both in quality and cost -ReplyDelete
As you pointed out, each of us have only so much beer $$$ to spend so if some of it goes to domestic beers then the imports are the ones to suffer


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|That's what friends are for... Senior human nutrition and foods majors Ngocdieu Nguyen and Ingrid Ramirez share a laugh at lunch time. Like many students, the two met in class and became friends shortly thereafter. Photos by Cortney Martin "Let's be friends... // Friendships form in class and elsewhere on campus Rising early for 8 a.m. classes and studying into the wee hours of the night may be hassles that every college student knows all too well, but most would certainly agree that those pains somehow became a little more bearable when good friends were around. Whether frantically jotting notes in class, enjoying lunch at the UC or gazing impatiently at their watches in the seemingly endless bookstore lines, students almost always found time to make new friends and catch up with old ones. As junior pre-business major Quynh Nhi Tran pointed out, school often presented the only opportunity some friends had to connect. "I don't get to see a lot of my friends as often as I'd like, especially my friends from high school," Tran said. "It's always nice to run into someone you know on your way to class, even if you just get to say hello for a second." Friendships on campus were even more important to those who juggled both hectic class schedules and commitments to outside jobs. Just having someone who could share class notes made life much more convenient - as well as enjoyable -for these busy students. Daily, groups of friends met up in the UC or library lobby to share stories and prepare for class together. Bonding over shared anxieties, like approaching exams and demanding professors, classmates formed friendships that grew stronger over the course of their time in class together. "I usually always get to know people in my classes. That way, I'll have someone who may be able to help me out, and vice-versa," sophomore music major Ermelinda Hernandez said. "By the end of the semester, you get to know people pretty well, and it can be fun to get together to study when finals come around." by Cortney Martin Girl talk Junior journalism major Helen Jensen compliments senior journalism major Coral Duran on her casual outfit. These friends often found time to talk in the Communications Building courtyard between classes. Photo by Cortney Martin 'eople


text: Airport Lounges: The Trick to Happy Passengers 09/19/2018 By Adrian Thompson 14 Shares The airport's sense of place has always been an important one. Over 2.5 million people travel on over 43,000 flights each day in the United States. With so many air passengers heading to a variety of destinations, it's essential to find the one thing that makes the long lines, unexpected delays and early check-ins worthwhile: the airport lounge. Photography by Corgan As air travelers have become more insightful through years of travel modifications, so too has the airport lounge and other airport spaces. Evolution and Variations of the Airport Lounge "Passengers who are forced to wait rather than do something that they would be doing outside the airport feel that time is wasted, which leads to bad reviews, frustration and a lack of airline or airport loyalty in a market that continues to become more value- and deal-oriented," says Ginger Gee DiFurio, an aviation designer for Corgan. Together, she and colleague Beth Schmidt have worked on numerous terminals, sky clubs for major airlines like Delta and American Airlines, American Express lounges and more around the world. With their combined experience of nearly 20 years in the field, both have noticed how, with the help of technology, aviation design has moved from efficient bag-and-passenger movement to more human-centric design. "In the last 10 years, aviation design has evolved into evidence-based design, with passenger experience being one of the most important factors to consider," says DiFurio. She notes how airports today try to emulate the feeling of being the first destination in a journey and now include amenities, activities, entertainment and relaxation, so much so that passengers are encouraged to arrive early rather than wait for their departure or potential delays. Exclusive Airport Lounge Amenities become Commonplace This also means that once highly-sought-after WiFi and recharging stations are now commonplace, as travelers expect more from the space that transports them to the next. DiFurio and Schmidt point out two trends that have become must-haves in both the terminal and lounge: a feeling of local culture that provides a starting point for the passenger's overall destination and a sense of exclusivity with featured amenities for club and airport lounge users. Photography by Christoph Trappe "Airports really are the front door to cultures and locations, and as such they give us our first impression of what our trip may entail," says DiFurio, who adds that incorporating local materials and color palettes that exude the character of a city help instill this impression and can be a prideful representation for locals of their homes. The Shenzhen Airport New Satellite Concourse Design competition was another favorite for the duo. Located in the Guangdong Province of China, their design incorporated local themes found in the populous area. "The city has such a unique past, initially a humble fishing town that transformed and continues to grow at the speed of neighboring Hong Kong, and is renowned for its nature and parks," said Schmidt, who noted that these traits were extremely important for her and DiFurio to incorporate into the terminal's character and passenger experience. Photography by Corgan Work & Learn Anywhere: 3 Rising Trends in Commercial Design This reminded the duo of one of their favorite airport lounge projects: a curved sculptural wall they designed for the American Express Club at Miami International Airport. Photography by Corgan "The wall was intended to hold artwork, but due to the circular nature of the footprint and the limited space where passengers could back up and truly appreciate the individual pieces on the wall, we decided to make the entire wall into a piece of [art]work," says Schmidt. "It really showcases a sense of place for Miami by imitating ripples of sand in the shallows of the beach." The Airport: Not Just a Place to Wait Other highlights include biophilic benches that wrap around columns with integrated planters and aquariums. Hospitality-styled amenities, such as spas that host showers, manicures and haircuts, are also passenger favorites found within the club. Photography by Corgan While airport spaces are seeing a rise in local cuisine, artwork and history being incorporated into the layout, DiFurio points out that airlines and companies have also upped the effort when it comes to incorporating picture-worthy backdrops, which can then be branded in such a way that it works to advertise for them as well, especially on travelers' social media accounts. "The social media aspect of travel and flight is more prominent than ever," says Schmidt. "Terminals' art programs provide unique opportunities with dramatic backdrops to show off jet-set lifestyles. The Doha bear [at Hamad International Airport] and the Sacramento big red rabbit grace Facebook feeds and Instagram stories frequently. Anything that gives the passenger the chance to express 'I am here' in a way that can't be done anywhere else is a win." Schmidt and DiFurio also find that the airport lounge, in particular, tends to be more custom-designed to reflect the different values and service ethos of each brand, and that they want to cater to their most valuable, frequent flier travelers. "Many clubs, including those available with single-day passes, will highlight amenities like chef-made menus, spas and private working spaces, but the more exclusive clubs intended for high-mileage loyal passengers are more likely to limit average users and to offer a set of defined amenities that their passengers can expect at every stop," explains DiFurio. Schmidt added that highlighting exclusivity and class of one's travel arrangements makes first class seating and an airport lounge a pride-filled location for travelers looking to photograph their activities. Photography by Christoph Trappe Airport Lounge Innovation Continues to Grow New heights (and lengths) continue to develop in the aviation field. Qantas Airways announced earlier this year its first-ever nonstop commercial flight between Australia and the United Kingdom, making it the longest non-stop flight to date. New technology in development will help fight jet lag while traveling rather than asking travelers to deal with the side effects post-trip. As DiFurio put it, "An airport is no longer just a machine moving people through; it is about placemaking, it is about hospitality, it is about entertainment and, most important, a destination." Will the Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year start showing up in your favorite airport lounge? Click Here to See the Top Color About the Author Adrian Thompson Associate Editor Adrian Thompson has been writing for interiors+sources magazine since March of 2018. She earned her BA in journalism at the University of Iowa, where she also studied English. Read more articles from this author Related Articles Stressed at Work? 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I've been helping people retire for nearly two decades. Lately there has been a lot of talk about the need to help people practice for real life during retirement. Of course, there have always been clichés about "practicing" that no one ever really takes seriously, such as:
- Take an extended vacation
- Go on sabbatical for three to six months
- Phase into retirement by working a day or two less each week
- Stay remotely employed as an "as needed consultant."
All sound great, but most employers won't allow it, while self-employed folks just can't do it. There simply hasn't been a perfect or even practical way for soon-to-be retirees to truly prepare for retirement … until now.
As luck (bad luck in this case) would have it, I recently stumbled onto this ultimate formula. The situation I experienced was so powerful I didn't comprehend the magnitude until I had time to reflect on this event.
Here's what happened: Over a week ago my laptop hard drive crashed. Frankly, I wasn't surprised as Ol' Betsy was over three years old, which is just about the lifespan of my computers. I have learned from past mistakes so I was prepared and had everything backed up. "What's the big deal about a backed up computer crashing, and what's it got to do with practicing retirement," you might ask?
Well, my computer troubles can be compared to those people who head into retirement with, seemingly, all their ducks in a row. They have saved enough, selected the right balance of stocks, bonds, and cash, and know how much they need to live on each year. But then complications set in. They realize they no longer have the one, two, or three things that gave them their identity, or kept them feeling productive and part of something. Those things are suddenly gone and, with them, the occasions to walk down the hall to chat with someone, or grab a colleague for lunch. There are no meetings or business emails. No longer are they focused on a specific task to accomplish. Instead, they're trying to stretch out any task until something else comes up.
Thus, when my computer crashed I wasn't worried. In fact I was somewhat relieved because I didn't have to be as busy or as productive … because I couldn't be. Nothing much had changed really because technically I had everything backed-up, and all my files were available online. But it was different. Compared to my laptop, my desktop computer was less familiar, slower, and didn't have the same software or updates that I normally use and prefer. It caused my mood to fluctuate from joy and relief to frustration and anxiety because I liked what I had before, missed the process, and didn't like struggling with the feeling of not being productive.
Things like missing bookmarks or saved passwords (try logging into your bank account without them) forced me to work harder at things that were usually just a button press away. I suddenly had more time but life wasn't easier or better. And that's similar to what a lot of retirees find out the hard way. Retirement changes the way they interact with people, how they spend their time, and the tools to get through the day are now completely different.
Fortunately, my transition was short-lived. My wife even remarked how surprised she was by the way I was handling things. I proudly replied, "I was ready." Over time, though, my superficial preparation began to wear thin. I bought a new computer the next day but I did something rare for a control freak like me; I left the new computer with the tech guys and had them set it up and install my software. But now I had another problem; I was left with more time to fill.
Why should this be problem? I had my desktop unit as a backup. But I still didn't like it or feel comfortable with it. I was tied to a desk in a room. I found myself not using it, which caused me to fall out of touch with people. I wasn't on Facebook, Twitter, or Linked-In. I wasn't responding to email like I normally do, or staying up-to-date on local and national events.
It was all eerily similar to what many retired people go through. They don't realize that the number of opportunities they have to socialize outside the workplace can be cut drastically, with contacts now dependent upon the phone, email, or social media instead of person-to-person. That can have a major impact on mood and motivation, making it easier to avoid shaving or applying make-up for days on end as they lounge in their PJ's with limited fact-to-face interaction.
During my three-day ordeal, I also found myself doing silly things. On day three I went to get a haircut and, after waiting over 35 minutes, I finally stormed the front desk complaining I couldn't wait any longer … thinking I was too important and busy for this. Truthfully, though, I had nowhere else to be and could have waited as much as an hour more since my new computer wasn't ready. All I had in front of me was my ball-and-chain computer, or chores and kids. With no laptop, I had no deadlines or ability to be work productive so I really had no excuse for not helping out with the house and kids.
I rationalized that I deserved this time off; deciding to make the most of it by just relaxing and watching TV. Unable to navigate client portfolios on my computer, I wound up aimlessly flipping channels, emptying bags of chips, cookies, and other snacks throughout the day.
The same thing can happen with retirees. No one likes to talk about the "Retirement Twenty," which denotes the propensity of new retirees to gain weight if they don't have something to do. Retirees may be prepared for the financial aspects of their golden years, but if they don't have an exercise routine, nutritional guideline, ways to avoid boredom, or a strong social network, all the money in the world won't keep them happy... or fit in this case.
My practice time in retirement eventually came to an end and now my time is filled and I feel productive again. I am grateful for the experience and more fully appreciate what it really takes to achieve a successful retirement. It's also provided me with the perfect formula for retirement, if you will. Now, when a client tells me they are a year or two away from retirement, I'm going to ask them to bring their laptop along with all their financial papers to the meeting and, when they walk in, proceed to smash their computer with a golf club. But please don't try this at home, even if you think you are prepared!
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The EKINOPS 360 optical transport platform continues to evolve with the EKINOPS PM O10010 Pluggable 100G OTU4 Muxponder. To meet the growing demand for access aggregation and metro/regional transport of 10G-based services to OTN backbones, an efficient ingress and egress is required. Increasingly, service providers want to select best-of-breed technologies for different network applications for reasons of both cost and performance and expect them to interoperate seamlessly as traffic moves from one network segment to another. As a result, EKINOPS has added standards-based OTN capability to our patented T CHIP® (Transport on-a-Chip technology), so it is both compatible with existing EKINOPS systems and fully interoperable with a multi-vendor environment including OTN switched networks. The PM O10010 uses all pluggable optics supporting ten 10G SFP+ client interfaces and one CFP-based OTU4 line port using either 1310nm or coherent 1550nm WDM optics.
The EKINOPS PM O10010 module can be managed through SNMP or via the EKINOPS standard element level management interfaces, which include a Command Line Interface (CLI) and an EKINOPS java-based Graphical User Interface (GUI). The CLI is accessible via Secure Socket Shell (SSH) and Telnet remotely or via a local serial port locally on the management board.
Complete performance monitoring and management are provided, including laser shutoff and local and remote loopback, useful for maintenance and fault isolation.
Digital Diagnostics Management (DDM) is supported for SFP+ and CFP interfaces. This includes link status, transmit (TX) and receive (RX) signal powermonitoring, and operational temperature, as well as manufacturer and transceiver model information essential for inventory management.
A 10 Mbps in-band Data Communications Channel (DCC) is embedded in the OTN General Communications Channel (GCC) on the line side for remote management.
The EKINOPS PM O10010 module is also supported by Celestis NMS, the EKINOPS advanced Network Management System.
- 100G OTN Muxponder aggregating 10x10GbE with OTU4 line side
- OTU4 line can be switched through any standards-based OTN mesh network
- Assured interoperability in multi-vendor environments — fully G.709 compliant
- Pluggable Module compatible with all EKINOPS chassis already installed in the field
- Economical agnostic SFP(+) interfaces for client side interfaces
- Pluggable CFP-based line interface
The EKINOPS PM O10010 is designed for high capacity access aggregation and metro/regional transport applications. It can efficiently groom traffic — whether from a cell tower, campus, enterprise or office building — and deliver it to an OTN switched backbone network with native a OTN handoff. This level of aggregation allows network operators to improve bandwidth efficiency on their fiber while OTN allows customers to easily connect to any location whether across town or across the globe. Service providers can also use it to add capacity to exhausted metro rings by deploying the coherent WDM line signal as an Alien wavelength over any standard 50GHz or 100GHz spaced ITU-T grid.
- Improving bandwidth and spectral efficiency via access aggregation of multiple 10GbE customer traffic streams into a single coherent 100G wavelength
- Metro/Regional transport into/from OTN transport or core-switched network
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,With the 2017 NFL Draft exactly one month away, it appears the Cleveland Browns and their draft strategy is beginning to shape into form.
Armed with the most salary cap space at over $108 million, the Cleveland Browns re-signed former New England Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins to a new four-year, $50 million extension and addressed holes at wide receiver and offensive line thanks to the signings of WR Kenny Britt, C J.C. Tretter, and RG Kevin Zeitler.
Going into free agency, the 1-15 Browns could have gone in a number of directions. While wide receiver Terrelle Pryor chose to defect to the Washington Redskins on a one-year, $8 million deal, despite Cleveland reportedly offered more money, there is still a gaping hole at the X-receiver spot.
And then there is the whole Josh Gordon issue.
Despite adding Britt and last year's first-round pick in WR Corey Coleman, Cleveland lacks a quality third wideout to potentially replace Gordon.
Whether this is addressed in the draft remains to be seen. Do not be shocked if the Browns target a WR such as Mike Williams, Zay Jones, Corey Davis or Juju Smith-Schuster.
With the draft coming up soon and Cleveland still needing to address needs at OT, DT, DB, QB, and OLB, what direction will the Browns go?
Below is my first Browns seven-round mock draft.
First Round
1.) Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M: As stated in my last mock, Cleveland is in desperate need of a pass-rusher on the edge. Cleveland tabs the 6'5 270-pound, Garrett, to pair opposite Emmanuel Ogbah and a recently re-signed Jamie Collins. This trio may be too much for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to pass up.
Depending on how Garrett performs during his pro day and private workouts, Garrett is still a lock.
12.) O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama: The best player likely to be available at No.12, and a rare luxury pick for the Browns, the 6'6, 248-pound former Alabama tight end is an impact player that Cleveland cannot afford to pass on.
While this slot may still be taken by former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson or former North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, if Howard is on the board and the Cleveland Browns are just not sold on a QB in the first round, Howard has to be the pick.
The reasons as to why Howard should and may be the best option at No.12 for the browns are many. The NFL is going to more two tight-end sets, Gary Barnidge is getting older, second-year TE Seth DeValve failed to make an impact, etc, etc, etc.
In addition to giving newly-minted starting quarterback Cody Kessler a reliable target in the passing game, Howard is also a mismatch waiting to happen, which is something that the ever creative Hue Jackson will drool all over.
Second Round
33.) Davis Webb, QB, Cal: Projected as a possible late first to high second pick, the Browns land the QB that they have been quietly linked to since Hue Jackson coached him down in Mobile at the Resse's Senior Bowl in former Cal quarterback Davis Webb.
At 6'5 and 245 pounds, Webb is the perfect, big-armed big-bodied QB for the Browns to help Cleveland contend in the physical AFC North. While this is not a knock against Kessler—whom I've been a fan of since Day 1—Webb has a better deep ball and some touch on top of it.
Coming from Cal's vaunted Bear Raid spread offense in which he passed for 4,295 yards, 43 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, do not be surprised if Webb is a target for the Browns either in the top of the second or the third round.
52.) Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina: Perhaps the best wideout not named Mike Williams, John Ross or Corey Davis, Zay Jones could be perhaps the top steal in the second round for the Browns.
6'2 and 198 pounds with a broad catching radius and an ability to make plays, Jones would be the perfect replacement for the troubled Josh Gordon.
Third Round
65.) Marcus Williams, FS. Utah: One of the top-rated safeties in the entire draft, the 6'1 202-pound ball-hawking safety from Utah. After having a solid season in which he recorded 64 tackles, three passes defended, five interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Due to losing out on Tony Jefferson and T.J. McDougald in free agency, grabbing Williams in the third round is a must.
Fourth Round
108.) Alex Anzalone, OLB, Florida: Thanks to his flowing blond locks and fierce tackling, the man known as "Thor" may be a late-round steal for the Browns. A proverbial heat-seeking missile against the run and solid against the pass, the 6'3 241-pound PA-born Anzalone has battled a series of injuries, including missing six games in 2016 to injury.
For the season, Anzalone recorded 40 tackles with 3.5 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks and two passes broken up. If he can recover fully and stay healthy, Anzalone may be a diamond in the rough for the Browns
142.) Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State: Perhaps one of the most underrated defensive backs in the entire NFL draft, the two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the year in San Diego State cornerback, Damontae Kazee.
Kazee, a 5'11 174-pound corner, recorded 63 tackles and seven interceptions, has been heralded as one if the nation's most underrated defensive backs.
Quietly linked to the Browns in various mocks. Thanks to the lack of quality secondary help, Kazee slips to Cleveland here.
Fifth Round
145.) Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo: While bigger names such as Leonard Fournette, Dalvin Cook, and Christian McCaffrey are due to steal the spotlight, former Toledo running back Kareem Hunt may be the best value pick at RB in the entire NFL draft.
Names such as Alvin Kamara—whom I wrote about here—and the controversial Joe Mixon may also be in play for the Browns, Cleveland pulling the trigger on a former local high school and MAC product—via Willoughby South High School—such as the explosive 5'10 237-pound Hunt, who rushed for 1,475 yards and ten touchdowns is a no-brainer.
In addition to his explosive running style, Hunt is also a quality receiver as he caught 41 passes for 403 yards and one touchdown.
177.) Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pittsburgh: Cameron Erving at right tackle, and Joe Thomas getting long in the tooth. Need I say more?
Cleveland adds some much-needed bulk on the OL and a potential starter at right tackle and an eventual heir apparent to Thomas, once he decides to hang up his cleats in the former 6'5 307-pound Pitt offensive tackle.
183.) Elijah Qualls, DT, Washington: Could there be a 1-2 interior Washington Huskie-led defensive front in Cleveland? Three years after selecting former Husky nose tackle Danny Shelton twelfth overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, Cleveland looks to bulk up their interior pass rush and run stuffing with another former U-Dub space eater in 6'1 320-pound Elijah Qualls.
Thanks to shifting to a 4-3 defensive front and the need to add more bulk on the DL and stopping the run, Qualls is a steal in the fifth round for Cleveland.
During his junior year in Seattle, Qualls recorded 38 tackles and three sacks.
Sixth Round
187.) Eddie Jackson, SS, Alabama: Another value pick for the Browns late in the draft. If Cleveland decides to go secondary once again they will not be disappointed with Jackson from Alabama. Jackson is one of the nation's hardest hitters.
The former 2016 College football Playoff national Championship Game MVP, Jackson recorded 46 tackles and six interceptions. In 2015 and 24 tackles and one interception during the 2016 season.
A converted safety, after playing cornerback, Jackson's coverage instincts and versatility in returning punts—two of which for touchdowns– could be an asset for the Browns


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The country today needs to know the truth and the reality about the kashmir. And the reality is :
– That Kashmir is an integral part has never been an issue. Even
the separate constitution that the state of Jammu & Kashmir has by virtue of Art. 370, unequivocally state under section (3), "*The State of Jammu and Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of the Union of India."*
– Also, in an unanimous resolution on J& K adopted by both the
Houses in 1994, the Parliament affirmed: "*The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been, is and shall be an integral part of India and any attempts to separate it from the rest of the country will be resisted by all necessary means"*. It goes on to state : "Pakistan must vacate the area of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, which they have occupied by aggression".
– That despite Parliament's resolution, we have done nothing to assert
this right. Even when there has been widespread unrest in Gilgit-Baltistan in POK, we did not even express sympathy for the agitators who are legally Indian citizens. We let the Srinagar-Muzaffrabad road open but not Kargil-Skardu road.
– That the Kashmir conundrum could have been resolved easily at the
time of Independence and many times in later years.
– That on 14 November 1947 when the enemy was in full flight, the Army
had reached Uri but was stopped from advancing to Muzaffrabad and diverted to Poonch by the then government.
– That when we launched our offensive on 22 May 1948 and by 1 June
1948, we liberated Tithwal, we were tantalizingly close to Muzaffrabad. The operation was again called off. Similarly, in December 1948 after our resounding success in Ladakh and Poonch, we were well poised to liberate Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, but we agreed to a Cease Fire.
– That after the 1965 war, we handed over the strategic Hajipir Pass,
won at great cost, on a platter to Pakistan at Tashkent. And again in 1972, we were outwitted at Shimla when we surrendered our gains [90,000 POWs] without settling the Kashmir issue. The war won by our great soldiers was decisively lost by the then government on the negotiation table.
– That article 370 had its basis in Muslim majority in state of J&K is
a complete lie. It was only an interim arrangement enacted in view of Pakistanis aggression and the UN dimension which was brought upon due to follies committed by the then PM, Nehru.
– That Nehru himself promised its gradual erosion.
– That the nationalist Muslims considered it as an act of
discrimination. Maulana Hasrat Mohani asked for the abrogation of article 370 as it isolated the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Justice M. C. Chhagla demanded its abrogation way back in 1964. But 46 yrs on, it's still there.
– That the majority of Kashmiris toe the separatists' line is also a
hogwash. Not many know that the Kashmiri Muslims amongst whom the separatist sentiment and mob violence is largely confined, are in a minority. The non-Kashmiri Muslims like Gujjars, bakharwals and Kargil shias alongwith Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists together constitute 60% of the state's population.
– That an opinion poll conducted in 2002 under the patronage of Lord
Avebury, a known British protagonist of Pakistan, found that only 6% Kashmiris wanted to join Pakistan. 61% wanted to remain with India.
– That, more recently, in May 2010, Kings college of London University
carried out a similar survey in Kashmir, at the instance of the Saif al Islam, the son of the Col Gaddafi of Libya. The survey results were startling. It was found that only 2% of the people of Kashmir wanted to join Pakistan !!
– That separatist leader Gilani has demanded the release of Parliament
attack convict Afzal Guru, who is perpetually awaiting a death penalty. *Can there be a better proof than this of him being a Pakistani agent ?*
– That the stone-pelters in Kashmir were paid goons. Its officially
established now that the goons were paid Rs 400 to pelt stones and to perpetrate mob violence.
– That there exists a nexus between state govt officials, Hurriyat,
HuM and stone pelters. Gilani and his agents in state government collected money from fruit sellers in Sopore to pay the goons every Friday. This has been confirmed by the Imam of Jama masjid in Sopore, Abdul Latif Lone.
– That the separatists have adopted an alternative strategy. In the
face of declining efficacy of terror and its global unacceptability, they have decided to resort to mob violence rather than indulge in stray acts of terror.
– That from young school children to women and elders – all are being
incited to throw stones at security forces and governmental buildings in order to provoke the security forces so that they are forced to resort to defensive action.
– That in the name of freedom of the Press, we allow the Valley Press
and the so-called secular, progressive media to constantly carry out anti-India false propaganda. The law on sedition does not seem to apply to them.
– That the govt of India pumps in thousands of crores rupees as an aid
to state government without assigning much responsibility. A good chunk of this money goes to buy the peace with trouble makers [read separatists]. The government spends money in the garb of govt jobs that need no office presence, construction contracts to build bridges to nowhere and to provide z plus security to separatists leaders. From the big trouble makers, the money goes down to finance mob violence and stone-pelting.
– That Indian citizens from other states can not buy land or property
in J & K while most of J&K businessmen and leaders including Omar Abdullah, own prime properties in Delhi, Bangalore and elsewhere.
– That the children of almost all of these leaders live outside
Kashmir and get modern education, travel the globe and live well. The jihadi life-style has been reserved only for the youth and the common men of Kashmir.
– That the propaganda against the security forces under the garb of
human rights' violation is also untrue. The truth is that right from 1947, when Pakistan first attacked J&K, it is the Armed Forces which have had to make the maximum sacrifices to protect this inalienable part of Indian territory.
– That today, our brave soldiers are being unabashedly demonized. The
picture below tells whose human rights are being violated : [image: kashmir]
– That the biggest human rights violation in history has been that of
Kashmiri pundits. Descendents of Hindu priests with a recorded history of over 5,000 years, these original inhabitants of the Kashmir Valley were forcefully and brutally driven out of their homes. Nearly half-a- million pundits – 99% of their population in the valley had to leave their homes and property under one of history's worse ethnic cleansing.
– That majority of these people – called migrants in their own country
– still live in squalid camps with spiralling health and economic problems.
Approximately 2,25,000 Pandits live in abysmal conditions in Jammu alone with families of five to six people often huddled into a small room. More than 5000 persons have died in these camps so far.
– That nearly 95% houses belonging to Pundits were looted. 20,000
houses were burnt, 14,430 factories were looted/ burnt/ occupied and hundreds of schools and temples were destroyed. Leading International Human Rights Organisations like Amnesty International, Asia Watch and others have yet to take proper cognizance of the genocide perpetrated on Kashmiri Pandits.
Gradual extinction of a civilised community with an ancient culture is yet to shake the conscience of the world. For our so-called secular media/human rights organisations, this barbaric ethnic cleansing does not fall under the purview of human rights violations. The so-called cultural celebrities have time to spend in Maoist terrorists camps but they have yet to visit the camps inhabited by Kashmiri Pundits and see their plight !
Its time the youth and the people of this country understood these realities and acted before it's too late. We must not succumb to the acceptance of separatists' demands and we must call their bluff.
In 1953, the national tricolour was hoisted for the first time after Dr *Syama Prasad Mookerji*, entered Kashmir defying the permit system and launched the slogan – *Ek desh mein Do vidhan, do pradhan, do nishan – nahin chalenge, nahin chalenge. *(We cannot have two constitutions, two presidents, two flags, in a single country).
Dr. Mookerji's martyrdom in Kashmir led to achievement of two of the three goals identified in this slogan. But the third one – separate constitution under article 370 has remained till date.
*Anupam Trivedi*,
Communication Cell, BJP


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One Year, Three Retreats
Wednesday 26 December, 2018
When I began to write this review of 2018, I couldn't see much beyond the two main experiences of the year. The Silent Retreat, and what can perhaps be referred to as the Angry Retreat. Each provided a breakthrough which has the potential to transform my life. They help to emphasise this year as both the culmination of 19 years of work, and the beginning of the rest of my life; a turning point in my development, taking me further away from my conditioning and towards the emptiness which has so informed my writing since the end of last year.
This Is What I Trained For
Tuesday 24 July, 2018
I once asked Karaj how he did what he did. I was so impressed with the way he was able to see through what people were saying and touch the core of their message, their humanity, and even their soul sometimes. He saw things clearly, and led people by the hand so that they could see it too. He made connections effortlessly, and clients would go quiet mid-sentence as realisations dawned on them. The power of that alone could be enough to change lives.
Retreat Insights & Learning
Tuesday 24 July, 2018
This entry is a brief summary of what I took from the summer retreat. Just because I was working, there is no reason why I cannot gain insight and learning. That's one of the things which Karaj always instilled in us – every experience is a chance to learn. Such an outlook ensures continual improvement, whilst also helping to cultivate humility. Here's what I took from those 2½ days:
A Magical Retreat
Thursday 12 July, 2018
It was serene and gentle, but equally powerful and intense. The house and surrounding countryside offered immediate peace and quiet, with a faint promise of revelation. It was an environment which heralded the high level of quality we would experience in every facet of the retreat. Attendees arrived with a little apprehension; understandable, really, because there is no way of knowing quite what to expect. It was the same for the trainers. Marcus and I were poised, ready to go down any avenue the process and the people took us; equipped with our versatility and expertise, and a willingness to support and enrich the lives of those bold enough to be themselves.
Slow & Steady
Friday 6 July, 2018
I thought I might be able to summarise the essence of our first retreat in one blog post, but I'm not even going to try. Instead, I shall simply begin with this entry, in the hope that the rest will emerge in a manner in keeping with the title of this post. It uses an example from our weekend which made us smile and laugh throughout. It shows how one simple comment can open up into a world of information and learning for all involved; and how returning to the lessons can reinforce a simple yet powerful habit without any effort at all.
A Balance Of Mind & Body
Saturday 28 April, 2018
This entry is a summary of the kind of effect which Marcus and I will be offering during our retreat in June. It comes from a friend of mine who, having gone straight to the gym from our coffee conversation, noticed how well he felt after his workout because he'd given his mind something deep and meaningful to contemplate, and his body the kind of workout our bodies are born to do, but so rarely get the chance to enjoy.
Outside & Inside
Friday 20 April, 2018
As explored in the previous two posts*, we need regular reminders in order to remain on track with the life we prefer to lead and the person we wish to be. Those reminders can be simple instructions; or they can take the form of retreats, where we immerse ourselves in our lifestyle of choice and gain some momentum to take back with us into our regular lives.
Retreats & Reminders
Thursday 19 April, 2018
Assuming there is a desire to learn in the way addressed in the previous post, what can we do? How might we create the learning pressure and supportive prompting which proved so effective for us in our early years? The answer can be found in retreats and reminders, two things which are designed to provide us with the environment to be able to practise our chosen way of being; and the cues to return there when we forget.
Childish Learning
Wednesday 18 April, 2018
Imagine if someone followed you around all day, observing what goes on around you and asking questions. Questions about what's happening with you and the interplay between external events and your perception of those events. Imagine if that person had the singular focus to make sure you gained as much from the day as possible, halting the process where necessary to ask for your appraisal and your feedback and then giving you theirs:


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After completion of his business degree in 2004 he went on to work with a premier semi-custom home builder in the southeast, John Weiland Homes and neighborhoods. He worked for John Weiland in both Atlanta and Charleston for over 3 years. It was during these years that he acquired the knowledge and skills of how to manage a large construction business. Not only did he learn the construction process but more importantly how to effectively work with home owners, building trades and the value of customer service.
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Preparations are in the final stages for next week's Technical Conference. As a first of its kind you will not be disappointed. The new version of AX has so many new things to offer, you will be blown away! The only thing you will regret at the end of the conference, is that the product isn't actually released yet!
Lab times and days are not announced yet, but I will be sure to post details on the instructor-led lab I will be holding at the conference. Expect some great new X++ features, .NET integration and debugging options to be a part of it!
Still awaiting the official ok, but I'm hoping to release all details with documentation and code on my blog.


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Biometrics is becoming more and more common in our daily lives (see "From airports to baseball. The future of Biometrics"). An example of this is the use of different types of biometrics in sports.
The latest application of biometrics in sports are biometric gloves in F1 races with the purpose of monitoring the driver's physical condition during the race and in the event of an accident. These gloves will transmit data like pulse rate and blood oxygen levels directly from the driver to the medical team to help them better understand the driver's current state and medical needs post-accident.
The first time the gloves were used was in 2017 during testing and are being used during 2018 F1 races. Along with other rule changes, the biometric gloves will be obligatory in 2019.
Another example is in Major League Baseball which, in collaboration with CLEAR, will implement biometric ticketing. Fans will use their fingerprints and eventually facial recognition to enter the stadium on game day and printed tickets will not be needed anymore. In addition to biometric ticketing, fans will also be able to pay for food, drinks and even validate their age for alcohol sales using the same method. MLB plans to introduce biometric ticketing for the 2019 season.
London is also applying biometric ticketing for stadium access by using facial recognition technology. AnyVision, who teamed up with NVIDIA to develop this biometric technology aimed at the government sector, will be in charge of providing biometrics to speed up entry at sports stadiums.
Furthermore, biometrics is being used to monitor and improve tennis player performances as well. The biometric sensors measure and analyze technical movements and accelerations. Then, data is shown in an app and stored in a cloud service.
Biometrics has also determined that squash may be the most physically demanding racket sport in the world. This conclusion came after analyzing player heart rates, the distance covered by players during the game, explosive bursts of acceleration and multi-directional movements.
As we can see, biometrics in sports can serve many purposes. Athlete monitoring through biometric technology is proving to be the most efficient way to improve athlete performance and to monitor physical condition to allow for faster emergency assistance and can also help provide a more seamless experience to fans.


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Wanuskewin Heritage Park sits above Opimihaw Creek and the South Saskatchewan River near Saskatoon. It is a window into a part of Canada's history that remains largely undiscovered, and a link to our past unlike any other National Historic Site in Canada. Wanuskewin shows us that there exists evidence of ancient peoples and many different aspects of habitation, hunting and gathering, and spirituality all in one place.
Being a resident of Saskatchewan I had to check out Wanuskewin for myself and talk with the many people who manage everyday operations there. One individual that stood out for me was Chris Standing.
Standing is the Visitor Services Manager at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. He has deep ties to the land for his grandfather, Elder Cy Standing, was a member of the original team that brought the dream of Wanuskewin to fruition.
His passion shows through each day by greeting guests and sharing his personal stories to enhance the visitor experience.
"I got started at Wanuskewin in dance performances and presentations."
Some of the everyday activities Chris does includes maintaining connections through social media, extending personal invitations to events and celebrations, and developing relationships with repeat visitors to the park. He also designs and facilitates the majority of cultural programs, while developing festival and event concepts.
"Before Wanuskewin I worked as a youth worker in a group home and youth centre. I also had summer student positions at Dakota Dunes Casino, as well as I produced live music concerts for Independent Dog Face, an entertainment promotion company."
When I asked Chris what he loved most about working at Wanuskewin he mentioned that he loves the trails all over the land and walking them. He mentioned there are plans to soon have bison roaming the land which will be an extra treat for the trail walks.
"One of the best moments so far working at Wanuskewin has to be winning the 2017 Tourism Saskatchewan Employee of the year award."
Chris reflects back to 2017 when he was invited to the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala night. This night is meant to acknowledge quality in marketing, service, business practices, human resource development and other areas. He received the Tourism Employee of the Year award for his outstanding performance.
I asked Standing what advice he might have to others looking to follow in his footsteps and be as successful as him, " You have to work hard for what you want to do. Everyday I do what I love and that should be your goal too."
"What I love about living and working in Saskatchewan is my Dakota and Plains Cree communities who gave me the knowledge I have today. I will continue to learn my culture and history to share that with anyone that comes to visit Wanuskewin."


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Dr. Thaddeus Waters of the Women's Health division at Loyola talks about chorionic villus sampling, a highly accurate prenatal genetic test. He explains that there are two chromosomal tests now available, amniocentesis and CVS. Amniocentesis is generally performed after 15 weeks of pregnancy and CVS is offered between 11 and 13 weeks. This test can determine if an aneuploidy, or abnormal number of chromosomes, is present. It can also determine if a molecular issue exists. If an abnormality is discovered, such as a heart deformity, Loyola has specialists on staff to help the couple with any needed care or surgery. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 888-LUHS-888 (888-584-7888).


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According to the results of this survey, respondents' jobs require them to be at least somewhat proficient with a variety of GIS software. Similar to the results of the 2003 survey, ESRI products were most popular. The leaders included ArcGIS (91.2%), SDE/GeoDatabase (47.9%), ESRI Extensions – Network Analyst, 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst (46.2%), ArcIMS (37.9%), ArcView (34.3%), and ArcPad (26.7%).OK, so most of the URISA membership uses ESRI products. Is that just because they are the dominant force in the market? Or is it because they advertise in URISA materials, support URISA events and are, thus, a biasing factor in the survey? These must be power users because 90+% use ArcGIS but only 34% use ArcView.
Certified GIS Professionals (GISPs) earn, on average, nearly $9,000 more per year compared to those who are not certified $66,308 vs. $57,669).But are those comparable groups? If GISPs need professional experience, then we can assume that every single entry level, unqualified, and student response got lumped in with the "not certified" group.
And education is "in" with this group.
85% have earned a bachelor's degree or higher. Three-fourths (75.3%) indicated that, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree is required for their position.Does that mean they wouldn't hire the young computer genius who lacked the patience to suffer through school? Maybe. GIS is a well rounded field and the survey, with over 2,ooo responses represents an interesting group within the larger area of GIScience.


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Currently holding the pink jersey in the Giro d'Italia, Tom Dumoulin will be looking to solidify his place at the top of the general classification with a strong performance in Sunday's 40.5km stage nine time trial around Chianti.
The Dutchman will set about that task on his Giant Trinity time trial bike, which has one of the most distinctive profiles of any time trial bike in the pro peloton, with its bolt-upright seat tube and seriously cut-out seat tube. However it's the less obvious details that probably have the biggest aerodynamic benefit, such as the dead-straight bladed fork that keeps the front brake out of the wind, and the deep head tube.
>> Tom Dumoulin's Giro d'Italia rivals say he's racing to win after mountain test
Shimano sponsorship means that Dumoulin is using Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, with a massive 56 tooth big ring at the front, and the electronic shifting allows him to have shift buttons on both the aero extensions and by the brake levers on the handlebars, meaning that he can change gear even when sprinting out of the corners or when climbing.
The finishing kit all comes from Pro, which is one of Shimano's in-house brands, with a Pro Disc wheel and tri-spoke, and an Aerofuel time trial-specific saddle. One final interesting detail is that Giant-Alpecin are still using last year's Vittoria Corsa tyres rather than the 2016 graphene-infused versions, a choice that the team mechanics say is down to the old version's lower rolling resistance, while the 2016 tyre is being used in normal road stages due to its better puncture protection.


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Dame Bradbury School hails first family fun run a "great success"
PUBLISHED: 15:22 21 May 2019
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Oompa loompas, super heroes and unicorns could be spotted in Carver Barracks on Sunday.
This strange assortment of characters were taking part in an inaugural family fun run organised by Dame Bradbury's School, in aid of Cancer Research and East Anglia Children's Hospices.
From Spiderman to Willy Wonka and Cruella De Vil, the good, the batty and the bad were jostling at the starting line.
Runners could choose from a one, two or five kilometre race, with more than 250 people taking part.
The event was organised by the Dame Bradbury's sports department in collaboration with the parent-teacher association (PTA).
A school spokesman said: "The morning was a great success. We would like to say a huge thank you to all families, staff and local organisations who have supported and sponsored this event. We look forward to raising a fantastic amount of money for two amazing charities."
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