text: misunderstanding was removed, and he passed the closing years of his life in a conscientious administration of his exalted of fice. He died in peace at Canterbury, in 1109, at the age of seventy-five, leaving be hind him a fame and a character which are the heritage and pride of the Church in all after time. J. P. Lacroix. CHAPTER VII. TOM'S STORY. TOM'S HEATHEN.* BY JOSEPHINE R. BAKER. THE next morning I was still in a speculative mood, and we were sitting gravely about the breakfast-table, an unusual occurrence; for I insist that a mirthful breakfast is essential to a healthy day-a vantageground from which to meet for the next twenty-four hours foes, spiritual and physical. Suddenly the door burst open and in rushed Hal like a north-west wind. Holloa, mother! Holloa, Uncle Doctor! Holloa, everybody!" "Milder! Milder! you young hurricane ! Did you leave your manners in New Haven ?" "Yes, and everything else but my precious self. Chum vows I have been up and dressed all night, else I should never have gotten off by the early train. You understand it is Saturday, and I thought it would be healthier for body and mind to run home for Sunday. I assure you it is purely a sanative measure," rattled he, kissing his mother on either cheek. Kate came in to set a plate for master Hal, her favorite in the household, and when he had established himself at his mother's side I looked at the group of happy faces and dismissed my speculations for the present. Few men are so fortunate as to have all the comforts, conveniences and civilizing influences of a family home, who have neither wife nor child. Yet such had fallen to my lot. Sister Mary came to me at once after her husband's death, and from boarding I went to housekeeping. Her children had become, in a sense, my children, with *Copyright, 1877, by Josephine R. Baker. out the cares and anxieties incident to parentage. They were a comely lot. There was Hal, student and incipient physician, a good-looking fellow, and he knew it. And Maud, a just-graduated school-girl, fair as the dawn, and as sentimental as her sensible mother would permit. And Jack, scapegoat, responsible for all the mischief on the premises-and there was enough of it-a big-headed boy, with touseled hair and generous mouth that was always whistling, unless he was eating. Ial insisted that there was a muchness every way about that boy that ought to be pruned. But when he attempted the pruning business he found more than he could conveniently manage, and latterly Jack had his own way, and a long way it was too. There was no telling what he would prove to be. I was prepared for anything not absolutely vicious. "I tell you, mother," said Hal, passing up his coffee-cup the second time, "I just ached to bring Chum home with me. The poor prodigal's home is three thousand miles away, and he has not seen it for more than three years." "Three years," repeated Mary with tender concern, wondering how his mother could live without seeing him for three long years. What is his name, and where is his home?" asked Maud. Pole by most of the fellows. There is a tradition among the Sophs that he sleeps in the halls, the bed-rooms being too short for his accommodation. As for his home, it is in San Francisco, which accounts for his absurd growth; and, as to himself, he is a capital fellow, every way." After consultation it was decided that Hal could invite him home, only he was not to pounce upon us in this unexpected fashion. Maud said we should have to put another story to the house, and Jack muttered that his legs would take up so much room under the table, that the family would have to stand, and for his part, he should dine in the kitchen. After breakfast Hal picked up Maud as he would pick up a kitten, and carried her off, protesting that she would be treated as a baby no longer. Was she not almost eighteen and just graduated? As I passed the hall door a few moments later, I saw Maud and Hal busily whispering together, and knew that some precious scheme was incubating. Useless; he was born one," muttered Jack. "Maud, do explain, or I shall believe the house has turned into a lunatic asylum in sober earnest," said Mary with increasing perplexity. "It is nothing else when Hal is at home." "Be still Jack, Maud and I are sane at all events," and she looked appealingly at Maud. "It is nothing, mother, only this: when Hal was here a few weeks ago, Uncle sent him over to the Dyer place with medicines. He saw Miss Dyer, and it seems did not aquaint himself to his own satisfaction, and has been brooding over the matter ever since. He is a little sensitive, you know." "Conceited!" ejaculated the youngest member of the council. "Don't interrupt me! This morning Hal took me into his confidence, and upon comparing notes found that Miss Dyer and myself were classmates before she went to And a precious scheme it proved, for at dinner Hal came cracking his fingers about my ears like an Ethopian end-man, calling, "Wake up! Uncle Doctor; wake up! For once you are caught napping." "Don't be silly, Hal. Draw off your ar- Vassar. Consequently I dressed, Hal got tillery or you will deafen me." At that he flew around the table, posturing like a dancing master, and with a profound bow said, solemnly, "I have gone and done it, Uncle Doctor." "To the discredit of us all?" "Ask Miss Dyer?" For a moment I felt as if a hand were clutching my throat. A preposterous fancy. Hal was waiting for remarks, and I said, "I have something else to do." "But you should have kept better watch." "Of what?" "Of Miss Dyer." "I watch her father." "All right," with tremendous emphasis. "You watch the old gentleman, and I will watch the daughter." "Hal, Hal, what nonsense are you up to now?" asked Mary, looking mystified and concerned. the carriage, and we went to call on Miss Dyer. She received us graciously, seemed pleased to renew our acquaintance, smiled upon Hal, though I must say that I never saw him so stupid before, and he came away gratified. That is the beginning and end of the wonderful mystery." "I am afraid not," said Mary, gravely, before whose maternal eyes, visions of entanglements began to float. "You must look out for him, Doctor," as if some dire evil was impending. "There is no cause for anxiety. It is only a sort of internal measles, and when the onslaught is so fierce, it runs to the rear by rapid and easy stages; no danger of striking in." At this, Hal flamed; said he was a man, and not a boy; knew his own mind, and so forth; at which we all laughed uproariously. The afternoon was a busy one, but I found time to scud through Tom's article in the Review, written in one of his metaphysical moods, feeling in the dark for answers to questions that are unanswerable this side of the grave. It was prudent to read it, for I knew that he would run in before he slept for "my impressions," as he phrased it. In our long talks he opened himself more freely to me than to any one else, and he insisted that I had a straightforward way of putting things that often helped him out of his most obstinate difficulties. Be that as it may, his talk was a rare feast to me, and we passed many and many a pleasant and I believe profitable hour, discussing the interests that lie close to every human soul. Just now, however, my concern centered not in Tom, but in Tom's half brother, upon whose fate much would seem to depend. It was past nine o'clock when he came quietly in after his Thursday evening prayermeeting, and with only a nod for greeting, stretched himself on the lounge a little wearied and a little depressed, by some church matter which he afterwards mentioned, but did not explain. I plunged into his article, dwelling on the main question, but failed to arouse his wonted enthusiasm. He lay motionless and said yes, or no, or nothing,—generally nothing. He was in one of his "oyster moods," as he called them, when one could get nothing into him or out of him without breaking his shell. To-night, of all nights, I would have him communicative. The direct way was the best way to deal with him, and I turned upon him suddenly, asking: "Tom, what ever became of that brilliant half brother of yours, Bob Lyon?" If I had struck him a stinging blow, the effect could not have been more immediate or surprising. He came instantly to his feet, and glared at me; pained, outraged, and defiant. him and that you no longer spoke of him, I thought he might be dead." Tom grasped my hand before I was half through, and when I paused I found his eyes were full of tears, and still holding my hand he said with unsteady utterance: "Would to God he were dead, or had died years ago." Intense as my interest had now become, I could question him no farther. Unless he chose to tell me I should never know. In the silence that followed he buried his face in his hands and groaned. Presently he reached for his hat and went to the door. There he paused and turned, facing me. I sincerely regretted my hasty question, and probably he saw it, for he looked steadily and sorrowfully in my eyes for a moment, threw his hat on the table, and to my great relief came back to his seat, saying apologetically: "I am unreasonably depressed to-night, and your question fell upon an old hurt that has been dumbly aching for days. Otherwise I should have treated you with more consideration." "You acquit me of any intent to wound?" "Certainly, certainly. You know nothing of poor Bob, and how could you know the pain, shame and indignation his name called up. And having said so much, I will explain, and we will never touch the matter again." He stopped and thrust back that lock of hair, visibly moved and pained. My thoughts ran back twenty-four hours, and I saw Joel Dyer sitting with his thin hands clasped back of his head, his deep eyes gleaming like smothered coals, while he told me of the Robert Lyon he had used to save himself, and whose shadow followed him relentlessly. And now here was Tom stung with pain and humiliation, while I waited with the growing conviction that to-night I should hear the counterpart of the same sor "That is a matter I never speak of," said rowful story. he between set teeth. "Pardon me, Tom," said I quickly, with outstretched hand. "You know I have no wish to hurt or offend. As I sat here last night thinking of you I thought also of him, and remembering how much you loved "You remember," began he, speaking slowly, as if the words were dragged out of him, "what a good-hearted, generous fellow he was; genial and happy, carrying sunshine wherever he went, and how we all loved him and how proud we all were of him. I had no other brother and no sister. My father died before I could know my loss, and Bob and I had no one but each other and our mother. No boys ever loved each other more, and our mother said we were the two halves of her heart. Bob's father left him quite a little fortune-a yearly allowance and an inheritance when he should be twenty-five. My father left me only his good name. When Bob knew this he insisted that I should share his allowance, half and half, and would have made it more but that our mother interfered. Bob cared little for books and insisted that I could study enough for both, and would not hear a word of college for himself. It was his allowance generously shared that gave me my opportunities and set me on my feet. He used to say that study was my forte and money-making his; in which he divined himself as many another man has done mistaking the desire for the ability. He had little of the shrewdness and forethought that in some men amount to prescience, and none of the concentrated selfishness that enters so largely into the characters of most money-making men. Nor do I think he cared for money for himself. It was always for some one else; for mother and for me. We should be rich; we should have an abundance. Full of his hopes and plans, he took his inheritance as soon as it came into his possession; confidently expecting to make a fortune for himself and us." Tom paused, mentally going through the past, and when he spoke again he said rapidly: "To make the story short, Bob fell into the hands of a sharper who had all along been waiting for him, and under a pretence of friendship and disinterested kindness fleeced him clean." "Do you know who the sharper was?" "No; Bob never told his name, nor the fact till long after. Disappointment and chagrin kept him silent. We only know that he made desperate struggles to recover himself, getting deeper in at every attempt. The genial, happy fellow grew capricious and unaccountable. Seasons of boisterous gaiety alternated with periods of deepest gloom. We saw the change long before we knew the cause. Mother took alarm, I thought needlessly; for I was so fully absorbed by the duties of my first parish that I saw but little of these moods or the changes that were manifest in his personal appearance; and besides, the thought that Bob could go astray never occurred to me. "One day mother sent for me and told me all her fears and apprehensions. She had not seen Bob for more than three weeks, and begged me to find him and bring him home. For one long, terrible week I sought him, going from one gambling hell to another, till I found my once innocent, happy brother in a place I shall never forget. I got him away, re-clothed him in body and mind, and took him home to our mother. Then he told us the whole story. If ever a man was full of penitence and remorse he was. I went with him through all his sin and sorrow; it seemed laid upon me. And at length I thought, and do still sometimes believe, a. crisis was reached and passed. He reformed and appeared to manifest all the symptoms of a truly penitent and regenerate soul. But-" and Tom stopped, breathing hard, as if he was bearing an insufferable burden. "In a few months he went to the bad again,-how or why I cannot tell. He who knows all only knows. I followed him to no purpose. He would not return and could not be found. It killed our poor mother; she died with her hands in mine, and her last words were a solemn charge: Bring your brother back to Christ, as a seal of your ministry.' I have seen her face and heard her words ever since. And God knows how I have striven to obey my mother's charge, and how unavailing my efforts have been. He has fled from me as if I were his mortal enemy, and all I could do was to hope and pray. He was followed to California and beyond." Had he heard the rumor to which Mr. Dyer alluded? I could not tell. He had stopped speaking, his head was bowed and his lips silently moving as if in prayer. "And now," said he, raising his head, "there is nothing more to be said. It is one of those hopeless things that cannot be touched and that must be borne, and that tries a man's faith in God more than almost anything else. He is all powerful. I ask not for myself, I ask only that He will for Christ's sake reach out and take His own. If He will, He will; and I must leave it there. You understand now why I cannot speak of this." "Yes; and after you have answered one question we will allude to it no more. Do you know where he is now, or where he was last?" "No, I am totally in the dark," answered he, too deeply filled with his own thoughts to wonder if I had a special reason for asking. "He was reported dead more than two years ago. But I cannot think it true, though sometimes I feel as if it would be a relief to know that the worst was passed. And then at times I have a belief, uncertain and tremulous, but still a belief strong enough to be a little comfort, that Ile who remembered the Prodigal will also remember him, and that I shall yet see his face and hear his voice and know that his soul is saved, if not here, why then hereafter." Tom stood with a far-off look in his eyes, seeing beyond the walls of the room and the gathered, darkness without, an unknown place that held the brother he had loved and lost, and whose ruin lay so heavily on his own soul. Poor Tom! I understood him better now; and as he gave me his hand at parting both knew, though neither spoke, that this night had brought us closer than ever before. CHAPTER VIII. I AM APPROPRIATED. THIS promised to be a very uncomfortable and unsatisfactory affair, and I wished my self well out of it. If Joel Dyer must have help, why not pitch upon some one having more leisure and an aptitude for the detective business? The hope that I might help Tom as well as Joel Dyer was the only consideration that made it at all endurable. The silence and secrecy I thoroughly detested. Tom had opened his inmost heart to me, and I had withheld the fact that Mr. Dyer was the man who had injured his brother. I could see no good to be gained by the disclosure, even if I were not held to secrecy, but it had a mean look and made me feel uncomfortable. Then, too, there was Agnes to be kept in the dark. Never in all my life was I so disquieted with myself and my position; and with all my pondering I could see no way out of it except through it—and the end I could not conjecture. An impression of which I was at first but vaguely conscious now began to verify itself. Mr. Dyer found early occasion to send for me, and the moment we were alone plunged into the matter of Robert Lyon and the growing necessity of finding him. Having once vented himself, and finding the relief experienced thereby, he fastened upon me as a pent-up pond fastens upon a sluiceway. There was no denying or getting away from him. Before I knew it I was appropriated. He was constitutionally a man of one idea; "one thing at a time," was his maxim, and to that one thing he devoted all his energies of body and mind. His ability to concentrate was almost frightful. To that he owed his financial success, and to that I owed my present unwilling vassalage. It had come to be always and altogether "we," and not "I," till I began in an absurd and unaccountable way to feel at times that somehow I shared his guilt, and to be op‐ pressed by the burden a thousand times more than he. For in fact he did not feel it at all, or if he did could not be induced to recognize it for what it was; to him it was an abnormal condition he called disease. Soon a change for the better was apparent in Mr. Dyer's physical condition. He was attaining a reasonable degree of health. The motive for living increased daily, and I knew that he would live till that man was found, dead or alive, if it took twenty years. Scarcely a day passed that he did not send for or come to me to tell something he had heard, or propose a different plan of action, for our search was in vigorous progress. 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Deep Sleep Valerian Root Herbal Tea
A good nights sleep is something we take for granted until it eludes us. Tossing and turning at night is frustrating as we know a great day starts with a good nights sleep. Many lifestyle elements can impact our sleep and many of these we have little control over: Stress at work, menopause, young children, ill health or shift work are just some of the common reasons.
Each ingredient in this caffeine free herbal blend is carefully chosen to help you drift off into a deep and relaxing sleep. Including a cup of this tea into your bedtime routine will have you calm and sleepy as you slip between the sheets.
Lemongrass - A 2009 study found that lemongrass tea can help regulate sleep cycles, leading to improved sleep even over longer periods of time. Scientists believe these sleep aids can be attributed to the release of serotonin and sedative effects of the lemongrass plant leaves
Peppermint & Spearmint - Known as a muscle relaxant and good settler of digestive systems.
Chamomile - Chamomile is widely regarded as a mild tranquillizer and sleep-inducer. Sedative effects may be due to the flavonoid, apigenin that binds to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain
Rosehip - Steadies blood sugar and potent against inflammation
Valerian Root - Referred to as natures Valium, and people have used it since the Middle Ages to treat sleep disorders such as insomnia. Whats more, valerian may help you relax and may have benefits for people who experience anxiety and other symptoms
Hibiscus - The sleep inducing effects of hibiscus are due to its anxiolytic and sedative properties, this reduces feelings of stress and anxiety and lets you drift off into a natural sleep. Also has a positive effect of serotonin and dopamine levels.
Cornflower Petals - Ok, so although there may be some health benefits, we added this ingredient because it looks pretty and we like it.
Serving Suggestion: We recommend drinking 1 - 2 cups 30 - 45 min before bed. Drink warm from your favourite mug. Try incorporating this with other positive bed time routines like reading or listening to soothing music.
For iced drinks either cold brew overnight or brew as for hot but use more tea leaves to make a more intense flavour. Check our guide for more tips on cold brewing tea.
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Ingredients: Lemongrass, peppermint, chamomile, rosehip, spearmint, valerian root, hibiscus, cornflower petals, natural flavours
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Caffeine Content: None
Antioxidant Level: Low
Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut Free, Soya Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free, No artificial colours or flavours.
Preparation: 1 heaped teaspoon of tea. 100°C for 5-10 minutes
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The Singleton brand (Diageo) was for the first time released in 2006. It all started with The Singleton of Glen Ord, which was released exclusively for the Asian market. It turned out to be a great success, so it didn't take long before the next Singleton series appeared on the market. Just a year later, the Singleton series was already expanded. But instead of more Glen Ord (Which at that time simply wasn't sufficiently available), Diageo created an umbrella brand from The Singleton. And so Dufftown became the Singleton series for Europe and Glendullan was exclusively released for the US and Canadian market.
Today I will only focus on the Singleton of Glen Ord 12 year old, but I have tasted this together with the 15 year old and the 18 year old. I will post those reviews later this month.
This Glen Ord was bottled at 40% ABV.
The Singleton of Glen Ord 12 year old tasting notes:
Nose: Leather and nutty at first. Than a bit of pear and oranges. A hint of honey and some lovely vanilla tones. A very nice nose, I like this!
Taste: In the taste you immediately feel the low ABV. It feels thin and quite restrictive. A bit of milk chocolate, some faint honey aspects and floral notes. A bit of vanilla, but quite thin and watery. Too bad, as it feels that because of the low ABV it lacks some of the flavours.
Finish: The finish is short, somewhat creamy but thin. Sweet vanilla.
The nose promises a lot but it is basically all downhill from there. It's easy to drink, and there is nothing wrong with it (except the ABV maybe), but it just misses something to remember.


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In today's digital age, it's easier than ever to find any telephone number you need. Whether you're looking for a business, friend, or family member, there are a variety of ways to locate the number you need. Here are three methods to help you find any telephone number in a directory.
Using an Online Directory
The easiest way to find any telephone number is by using an online directory. There are many websites that offer comprehensive listings of phone numbers and addresses. All you need to do is enter the name of the person or business you're looking for and the website will return the results. Some directories even offer reverse lookup services so that you can search by phone number instead of name.
Using Social Media
Social media is another great way to find phone numbers. Many people list their contact information on their profile page, so if you know someone's name or username, it's easy to search for them on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. You can also use social media sites to search for businesses and organizations, as many of them have official accounts where they list their contact information.
Using Traditional Directories
If all else fails, you can always turn to traditional directories such as the Yellow Pages or White Pages. These directories are still widely used and can be found in most libraries or bookstores. They contain comprehensive listings of businesses and individuals with their contact information listed alongside them.
No matter what method you choose, finding any telephone number in a directory is easy and straightforward. With these three methods at your disposal, you should have no trouble locating the number you need quickly and easily.
This text was generated using a large language model, and select text has been reviewed and moderated for purposes such as readability.


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Speciation of heavy metals in water from the Uganda side of Lake Victoria
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Mbabazi, Jolocam
Twinomuhwezi, H.
Wasswa, J.
Ntale, M.
Mulongo, G.
Kwetegyeka, J.
SchrǾder, K.H.
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Different forms of copper Cu, zinc Zn, lead Pb and cadmium Cd in water from the Uganda side of
Lake Victoria (25°C, pH 6.75–7.18), the second largest inland freshwater lake in the world, have
been studied using ion-exchange, dialysis and atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The results
indicate that heavy metals Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd are present mainly in the cationic form (80–83%).
Small quantities of anionic (13–22%), non-ionic, dialyzable (4–8%), and non-ionic, non-dialyzable
(< 1.3–4.4%) forms were also detected for all metals except Cd. The corresponding concentrations
lay in the ranges: cationic, 0.06–0.99; anionic, < 0.001–0.25; non-ionic, dialyzable, < 0.001–0.08;
non-ionic, non-dialyzable, < 0.001–0.06 μg ml−1. The existence of the metals in non-ionic and nondialyzable
forms is attributable to metal associations with high relative molecular mass (RMM)
organic matters.
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ImmunoPrecise Expands European Operations and Advances R&D at New Location in the Netherlands
The company's Oss laboratories make a move to new Centre of Excellence at Pivot Park Campus
British Columbia-based ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (IPA) has announced the relocation of its IPA Europe Oss laboratories to a new biotech Centre of Excellence at the Pivot Park Campus in Oss, the Netherlands. With its new space at Pivot Park, ImmunoPrecise will house next-generation equipment to support its highly skilled workforce, in addition to expanding its European operations and advancing innovative research & development for its antibody technology.
"We are very excited to advance our ambitions driving our valuable innovation-driven antibody discovery, selection, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities in our new state-of-the-art facility," said Dr. Debby Kruijsen, General Manager of IPA Europe. "We are confident that this expansion enables us to meet the growing interest in IPA's custom antibody solutions and R&D activities."
ImmunoPrecise grows its R&D footprint in the Dutch biopharmaceutical community
ImmunoPrecise has established a strong presence in the Dutch life sciences & health ecosystem. Featuring 3,100 R&D companies and 420 biopharmaceutical companies in a relatively small country, the Netherlands' highly concentrated life sciences & health community has developed a formula for biotech success and innovation. ImmunoPrecise itself has two European subsidiaries in the Netherlands. Earlier this year, the company also announced the move of its IPA Europe laboratories in Utrecht to the new Accelerator building at the Utrecht Science Park. ImmunoPrecise's new space in Oss at Pivot Park, one of Europe's leading biopharma campuses, will further enable the Canadian company to provide R&D services to its growing list of international clients.
LEED certified building at Pivot Park Campus helps company achieve sustainability goals
The Netherlands' focus on sustainability also facilitated ImmunoPrecise's decision to move into Pivot Park. The new home of IPA Laboratories Oss – a multitenant building called "Grizzly" – is expected to be LEED certified and designed to meet the requirements for a nearly zero-energy building. This fulfills a key tenet of ImmunoPrecise and its ongoing commitment towards environmental sustainability.
Source: ImmunoPrecise, Pivot Park
21 January 2022


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Bheemla Nayak is a Telugu-language action thriller film which is progressing at the brisk pace in Hyderabad and is being directed by Saagar K. Chandra with the screenplay written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film which has Power Star Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati in the lead role, is a remake of the 2020 Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum by Sachy. According to the latest buzz in the film industry, Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati starrer action entertainer Bheemla Nayak has locked Amazon Prime Video as its OTT partner.
Apparently, Amazon Prime has bagged the post theatrical digital rights of Bheemla Nayak. Very soon the official announcement by this OTT giant will be made. Incidentally, Amazon had also acquired the digital rights of Pawan Kalyan's previous offering the court room drama Vakeel Saab as well, which was directed by Venu Sriram.
In the Telugu remake, Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati are reprising the roles played by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Biju Menon from the original. The movie also has Nithya Menon and Aishwarya Rajesh in the female lead roles.
Nithya Menen is playing the wife of Pawan Kalyan whereas Aishwarya Rajesh is paired opposite Rana in this film, which is slated to hit the theaters on 12th January on the occasion of Sankranthi.


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What is the point of BCS rankings?
Published 12:00 am Saturday, December 9, 2000
The nation waits with bated breath as the numbers are crunched and crunched again.
Both camps have valid points, both want a favorable decision in the worst way, and both will likely do whatever it takes for the win, regardless of the damage done to the system in the process.
And all the while, the country is left facing the unthinkable – what if we have co-national champions?
I know, with Bush and Gore stealing the headlines these days, college football doesn't seem to have the importance it usually demands toward the end of December. But since neither presidential candidate really impresses me much anymore, let's turn our attention to the nation's second-most important crisis.
I'll begin by admitting I never liked the Bowl Championship Series rating system. I like it a little more than the polls, but it is still too imperfect a system for my tastes. Like the polls, I think subjectivity plays too much of a role in the rankings – only with the BCS, it's a computer making the subjective judgements.
I realize that with the scads of teams competing in Division I college football, some subjectivity will eventually come into play. There is no way for every team to go head-to-head, and it is unrealistic to have a playoff season long enough to have every conference champion play each other. This also leaves out the independent teams.
But a playoff system based on BCS rankings is possible and, I think, neccessary.
Why did we switch to BCS anyway? As I recall, it was to ensure that a clear national champion was determined every year. However, the polls certainly don't match up with the BCS and we're in the same situation we were a few years ago. Only this time, we have a computer printout that makes as little sense as the quarterback rating system telling us why the teams are ranked as such.
How about taking the top 12 or 16 teams according to the BCS rankings, seed them according to those rankings, and have ourselves some playoffs? Yeah, there would be some arguing as to who is included in these playoffs, but it's a safe bet that the team worthy of the National Champion title will be in that top 10.
Look at college basketball. The teams in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four are rarely surprises. The high seeds are just happy to be there. And there's never a dispute as to wins.
The beloved bowl games of college football would still exist in my more-perfect system, only they would now be playoff games. You'll have winning teams play in several bowls, but I think it will give every bowl game something worth watching.
As it stands now, I have a hard time getting excited about the Acme.com/Time-Warner Euphoria Bowl that features two 6-4 West Coast teams playing for pride. Give them a chance to win the national title, and suddenly the game is a lot more interesting.
If you think March Madness is exciting, can you imagine a college football playoff atmosphere?
And keep in mind, as Delta State showed Saturday, how well the playoff system works in Division II.
I have a few ideas about solving the presidential race, too, but I don't know if America is quite ready for a no-holds-barred pay-per-view presidential knife fight. One more recount, though, and who knows …
Nick Adams is sports editor of The Natchez Democrat. He can be reached at 445-3632 or e-mailed at email@example.com.


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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones took a playful swipe at the Washington Football Team, whether it was inadvertent or not.
Dallas faces their rivals on Sunday afternoon in a surprisingly critical NFC East affair. The Cowboys still hold a two-game lead in the division, and a win on Sunday would all but ensure them the NFC East crown.
In their way, however, is a red-hot Washington Football Team. Led by Taylor Heinicke, WFT has won four games in a row, good for one of the best streaks in the NFL this season. Heinicke and the Football Team's offense has matched an already-stout defense.
Still, the Cowboys are division favorites until proven otherwise, and Jones took a shot at WFT in a clever way on Friday afternoon.
"We have always sold more Cowboys memorabilia and had our most positive fan support coming from Washington. Outside of the Texas area, Washington is where we have the most support," Jones said, playfully, when discussing the number of Cowboys fans on Washington turf.
Should Cowboys be so confident against Washington?
Dallas looked more like themselves last week in a 27-17 win over the New Orleans Saints, but they've still lost two out of their last three games. The only win — the previously-mentioned victory over New Orleans — came at the expense of an injury-riddled team without many of its playmakers on both sides of the ball.
This isn't the same Cowboys team which started their regular season slate 6-1. If anything, Dallas is trying to get back on track, and that includes a running game with two of the most recognizable backs in the game.
If the Cowboys are going to defeat Washington, as both coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott have proclaimed — the need to do so with the running game intact. Ezekiel Elliott hasn't looked like himself in weeks, despite claims that his injured knee is improving.
Sunday offers a unique opportunity for the Cowboys. With two games left against Washington, a loss puts a lot of pressure on Dallas and Jones to back up their talk.


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Shirley Jean Taylor went to her forever home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020 after battling COVID-19. She was born Shirley Jean McGill on January 24, 1935 to Lewis and Sally McGill in Swanington, Indiana.
She was born a Hoosier but became a Texan. She met her husband of 46 years, Charles Taylor in 1949 at an amusement park. She was with her sisters and he was with his Army buddies. Charles was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. When they met, it was love at first sight. They were married on December 28, 1951. They had their first child on December 26, 1952. In 1953, they moved to Kingsville, Tx hometown of Charles. Together they raised 5 children. Charles worked for the railroad which took them to different places. They lived in different cities in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Sadly, in 1974, they lost their youngest daughter to ovarian cancer. She became a grandmother in 1974. She became a great grandmother in 1993. Shirley became a widow in 1998 when Charles passed away from complications of heart surgery. She became a great -great grandmother in 2015. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She was a good Christian woman who loved God and Jesus Christ. No matter how tough life got, she never lost her faith. She loved her family dearly. She collected teapots and clocks. She was a World War II and Texas history buff. She was an avid and passionate reader. She loved watching the news, The Weather Channel, crime dramas, and anything about World War II and Texas history. She was into genealogy and loved learning about Taylor history. She was always there for anyone that needed her, her home was always open to others, and everyone who met her loved her.
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Are you ready to take your running to the next level? Metcons, or metabolic conditioning workouts, can be a great addition to any runner's routine. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced runner, adding metcons into your exercise routine will help boost results and give you that competitive edge. Read on to find out how metcons are one of the best ways for runners to improve their speed and endurance!
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Yes, Metcons can be beneficial for running. They provide a great way to build strength and endurance in the lower body muscles that are essential for running. They also help improve balance and coordination which is important for efficient running form. Additionally, they can help increase cardiovascular fitness by providing an intense workout that will get your heart rate up quickly.
Are Metcons Good For Running?
The question of whether metcons are good for running is a tricky one. On the surface, it seems like an easy yes – after all, metcons are designed to be high-intensity workouts that can help you build strength and endurance. But if you're looking to specifically improve your running performance, there's more than meets the eye when considering such a workout regimen.
Firstly, when it comes to building endurance and making long distance runs easier, conventional wisdom says that interval training may be better suited for this purpose than regular metcon sessions. This type of training has been shown to increase efficiency in fuel utilization as well as prolonging time until exhaustion during aerobic activity – which makes sense since sprinting followed by resting periods allows oxygen levels to recover quickly between efforts and therefore improves overall performance over extended distances or durations.
However, while interval training may have its advantages over traditional metcons when it comes to long-distance running performance, they also come with their own unique set of challenges; namely being able to generate an intense enough effort during the sprint portions without fatiguing too quickly nor maintaining consistent rest periods in order for results to remain consistent across multiple repetitions of each exercise session. Additionally, if done improperly or at inappropriate intensity intervals could lead increased chances of injury due to prolonged muscle strain not experienced within regular MetCons sessions which feature varied movements & exercises instead of only repeated short bursts of speed & power generation such as those required by Interval Training workouts.
Overall then while both forms certainly have benefits regarding improvements in cardio capacity & muscular strength/endurance even though particular situations will call for different approaches depending on personal fitness goals: where longer sustained bouts are needed along with greater efficiency Aerobic Interval Training would take precedence whereas shorter but intense bursts suitable for MetCons would deliver better results in other contexts such as HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training).
Benefits of Metcons for Runners
Metcon stands for metabolic conditioning and is a type of high-intensity interval training focused on the development of anaerobic capacity and muscular endurance. It can be beneficial to runners who are looking to improve their overall performance through strength and conditioning work, as it helps increase speed, agility, balance, coordination and power as well as improving aerobic fitness. Metcons also help reduce the risk of injury by strengthening small stabilizing muscles in the hips, ankles, core and lower back that are often neglected in traditional running workouts.
The intensity of Metcons makes them particularly helpful for runners since they provide an effective way to build strength without adding too much time to your training schedule. They also give you a focused workout that targets specific muscle groups instead of just your general cardio routine which helps you stay motivated during those long runs or workouts when motivation is waning. The high intensity nature of Metcons is extremely taxing so even short 15-20 minute sessions can still have lasting effects on your body.
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Metcons, or metabolic conditioning workouts, are a type of exercise that involves completing multiple rounds of work within a specific amount of time. While it is not the same as running, metcon exercises can be adapted to help runners improve their overall speed and endurance. Examples include high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training, and tempo runs.
High-Intensity Interval Training involves alternating between periods of intense effort and rest for intervals lasting from 10 seconds to 4 minutes. This type of workout helps build strength and increase lung capacity while improving one's cardiovascular system at the same time by working out both anaerobically and aerobically. HIIT sessions can range in difficulty depending on how long each round lasts or how much intensity is involved during each round; this workout may also involve bodyweight exercises such as burpees or mountain climbers to target core muscles directly related to running.
Circuit training is another type of Metcon workout used by runners which consists primarily of bodyweight exercises such as pushups and jumping jacks designed to strengthen various muscle groups related to running performance while simultaneously increasing heart rate, similar to HIIT workouts but without focusing solely on sprinting efforts like with HIIT sessions. Tempo runs are also popular among Metcon activists; these require sustained efforts over longer distances compared with shorter bouts performed in other types of Metcons such as HIIT circuits or traditional circuit trainings – these runs last anywhere from 20 minutes up to an hour per session when done correctly with proper warmup/cool down periods included throughout the run for optimal results.
It's important for any runner looking into using metcons in their routine understand what kinds fit into their current schedule best before implementing them over more traditional forms of endurance practice so they don't end up injuring themselves due too much stress being placed on various parts of their bodies during extremes levels exercised in some types if workouts mentioned above. Additionally, since most metcons involve varying degreesof cardio/strength combinations – it's essentialto know your limits when choosing activities & sets so you don't overexert yourself beyond reasonable levels neededfor improved performances!
Tips for Incorporating METCONs into your Routine
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or Metabolic Conditioning (METCONs) are popular ways of working out due to their ability to help you get fit quickly. Incorporating METCONs into your routine can be challenging, but with a few tips, it is possible to make them a part of your regular workout.
One important tip for incorporating METCONs into your routine is to know what kind of exercises you will do and how often. You don't want to start off too hard, so consider doing easy exercises in the beginning before progressing onto more difficult ones. It's also important to choose exercises that work different muscle groups and cardiovascular systems so as not to overwork any one area. Scheduling when you will do these exercises will help keep you on track and ensure that they become part of your regular routine. Once you have established a schedule, stick with it as best as you can – this consistency is key for successfully incorporating METCONs into your workouts!
In addition, proper form should be taken seriously when completing these workouts; if done improperly it could put added strain on certain areas causing injury or fatigue very quickly. If needed, consider finding an online tutorial or personal trainer who can show the correct technique for each exercise before attempting them alone. This way, when performing them during a HIIT session there won't be any risk of injury from bad form and all energy levels stay focused on pushing yourself further than ever before!
Finally, make sure that rest days are incorporated into the plan in order for muscles time properly recover – without taking breaks between sessions the body runs out of its reserves quicker than normal resulting in exhaustion rather than excitement upon finishing each workout! Focus on having at least one full day per week where no physical activity takes place – allowing ample time for regeneration – then feel free increase intensity gradually once back up running again.


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How to make a viral online video for money, the Rhett & Link way
Who can forget Chocolate Rain, the insanely weird, catchy song by Tay Zonday, that made him a web sensation? Even pop star Lily Allen was a fan and had him on her show, Lily Allen and Friends, in London. But when Zonday scored a deal with Dr. Pepper, starring in an overly-produced online commercial, mocking his success, complete with scantily clad dancers, people thought the scrawny-necked kid with the deep voice sold out. "This internet thing is wild," Zonday says at the end of the video. Big advertisers would agree, because they're frustrated by it.
One team is helping them out while maintaining their college humour cred. "It's very hard to train someone to make viral videos. We're still learning," says Rhett McLaughlin of Rhett & Link, the viral video-making team of such hits as the Facebook Song, Fast Food Folk Song, and this week's big sensation, thanks to an AP story, Red House: Furniture for Black People and White People. (They even have a viral seven-minute video, showing how they crashed the Grammy's and got artists on the red carpet to strike a pose from a Lionel Richie album cover.)


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Voters in this election have the chance to choose who oversees law enforcement in Vermont and defends Vermont's laws from legal challenges.
Time To Vote 2018 — Auditor | Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Secretary of State | Treasurer | U.S. House | U.S. Senate
What does the attorney general do?
The attorney general is the top law enforcement official in Vermont, and as the office's website puts it: "Our office represents the state in all matters in which the state is a party or has an interest."
So for example, the attorney general joins or files lawsuits on behalf of the state, figures out settlements related to those lawsuits, and may run investigations. The attorney general serves a two-year term.
Who's running for attorney general?
There are three candidates on the ballot in this general election:
- T.J. Donovan (Democrat)
- Rosemarie Jackowski (Liberty Union)
- Janssen Willhoit (Republican)
Scroll to learn more about the candidates.
- Democratic candidate
- Incumbent, seeking second term; previously served as Chittenden County state's attorney
- Town of residence: South Burlington
- Website
On Vermont's incarceration practices:
Pledging to end Vermont's use of private, out-of-state prisons was a 2016 campaign focus for Donovan.About six months into Donovan's first term, however, the state ended its contract with a private, for-profit, out-of-state prison, and inmates were relocated to a state-run prison in Pennsylvania. Since then, Vermont has relocated those inmates yet again — this time to a private prison in Mississippi. It's a decision Donovan said he opposed.
"We shouldn't be abdicating our responsibility to a private, for-profit corporation to incarcerate Vermonters," Donovan said. "This is our responsibility."
He said we imprison too many people, and that "we're putting people who are poor, who are addicted, who suffer from mental illness in jail." Donovan cited transitional housing investments, community support programs like diversion, compassionate releases and criminal justice reform all as possible ways to continue to address Vermont's incarceration rate.
On addressing the opioid crisis:
Donovan said that during his career, a focus has been "to create a public health system that works in concert with our public safety system." He said opioids present a "public health crisis," and he noted his work in advocating for medically assisted treatment and a rapid intervention community court.
However, "the work we've done with prevention and treatment is not enough," Donovan said. "It's time for corporate accountability." Donovan said that's why he filed a recent lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the company that manufactures the opioid OxyContin.
On achieving transparency:
Donovan cited his push to have the state follow federal requirements for public records disclosures, and he noted that his office posts public records requests, as well as the responses, online.
As far as criticism he's received that his office hasn't been transparent when it comes to the EB-5 scandal in the Northeast Kingdom, Donovan said it was in the name of transparency that he requested Auditor Doug Hoffer conduct an independent review into the state government's role in the EB-5 situation.
And a little more:
In a debate with Janssen Willhoit on Vermont Edition, Donovan weighed in on a few topics during a lightning round:
First, he said he does think safe injection sites for opioid users can save lives and warrant discussion. But because of the federal government's threatened crackdown on anyone working in such a facility, Donovan said he agrees with the Governor's Opioid Coordination Council (which he's on) that the sites aren't right for Vermont now. Donovan said Vermont should keep an eye on how other places handle the situation, and proceed accordingly.
On guns, Donovan said he trusts Vermonters are following the state's new ban on high-capacity magazines, but that he definitely supports enforcement of this law "if the circumstances arise."
And when it comes to allowing non-U.S. citizens to vote in municipal elections, Donovan acknowledged there are "legal hurdles" to that but said it should be discussed, as he supports people being empowered to participate.
Want to hear more from T.J. Donovan? Listen to an extended interview here.
- Liberty Union candidate
- Has been a candidate for Vermont attorney general in every general election since 2006; has not held elected statewide office in Vermont
- Town of residence: Bennington
- Website
On Vermont's incarceration practices:
"I think that most nonviolent prisoners maybe shouldn't be in prison in the first place," Jackowski said. "Some people should be — violent people, yes, society has to be protected. But nonviolent, I think that there are better solutions."
One alternate solution she suggested was community service in lieu of incarceration for certain violations.
On addressing the opioid crisis:
"It's a medical problem, and I think it should be treated as such," Jackowski said, "but we're not doing that. ... I think there is some room here for education, personal responsibility and medical treatment."
Jackowski said she's "not a fan of pharmaceutical companies," but that she doesn't think the solution is to consider them responsible for the opioid crisis or to pursue legal action against them. And if we "eliminated opioids totally," Jackowski said there could be negative impacts on those who suffer from chronic pain and rely on the medications.
On achieving transparency:
Jackowski said she's "probably one of the most transparent candidates ever in history," citing the availability of her online comments for people to read. She wants "an office of advocacy for private citizens," including a staffed hotline that people could contact to seek help.
"Issues of elder abuse, problems with adverse possession for property owners, on and on and on. Who do you call? You know? I don't know. There is nobody," she said. "Those people who have enough money to hire private attorneys are really at a big advantage, but most people don't have that kind of money."
As an example of the need for individuals to be able to voice concerns with the government, she cited that it was a member of the public who brought attention to the issue of PFOA water contamination in our region.
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Jackowski said she has nothing against her competition and in fact agrees with Donovan on a majority of things. However she said she thinks the AG's office is "kind of held hostage by partisan politics, party machine."
"But voting for me helps start chipping away at the party machine," she said. "And maybe in 10 or 20 years from now, this will be an office that is really not controlled by any party politics."
Want to hear more from Rosemarie Jackowski? Listen to an extended interview here.
- Republican candidate (selected by Vermont GOP after primary-winner H. Brooke Paige withdrew nomination)
- Vermont state representative, first elected in 2014
- Town of residence: St. Johnsbury
- Website
On Vermont's incarceration practices:
Willhoit said he's opposed to sending inmates out of state because it makes oversight difficult. More broadly he said he feels the state needs to look at how many people it is putting in prison, and that low-level and nonviolent offenders in particular shouldn't be in prison.
"Honestly, sending someone to prison should always be the last resort," he said.
Willhoit actually served time in prison for a financial crime — for which he was later pardoned by the governor of Kentucky — and said that experience in the system would inform his work as attorney general.
"There is a proper balance that needs to be taking place on really what punishment or rehabilitation best addresses the crime. But also, never forgetting that everybody — even our criminals — are still people," Willhoit said, citing his involvement in addressing prisoners rights issues.
On addressing the opioid crisis:
Willhoit said this office can target people bringing drugs into the state. But as far as those who are dealing with addiction themselves, Willhoit said, "those folks deserve the support and the treatment they need. And that support and treatment is not going to be inside a jail cell."
Willhoit suggests posession charges in particular should be misdemeanors: "If we're still treating addicts like criminals and throwing them in jail, then we're really not addressing the issue."
On achieving transparency:
Willhoit has said the EB-5 scandal inspired him to run and he's been critical of how the current office has handled the case, especially in terms of responding to information requests.
"We as Vermonters expect open and transparent government," Willhoit said. "And that even means that if something's been done wrong, untoward — even if it's maybe some of the most important people in Vermont — the Vermonters have a right to know that information."
To that end, Willhoit said that if elected he would release requested documents related to the EB-5 scandal that are currently being withheld.
And a little more:
In a debate with T.J. Donovan on Vermont Edition, Willhoit weighed in on a few topics during a lightning round:
He stated he's not opposed to safe injection sites and is aware of successes, but admitted he had not yet read the Governor's Opioid Coordination Council's latest report that deemed them "presently not a viable option for Vermont." He said he defers to the panel's judgment about the implementation concerns.
On guns, Willhoit said he didn't support the state's new ban on high-capacity magazines, and that even though it is now law, it seems difficult to enforce and wouldn't be a good use of limited law enforcement resources.
And he said he doesn't support non-U.S. citizens voting in municipal elections, because even though it wouldn't extend to statewide or federal elections, he is concerned it is "a slippery slope" and subject to constitutional challenge.
Want to hear more from Janssen Willhoit? Listen to an extended interview here.
Keep going! Time To Vote 2018 — Auditor | Governor | Lieutenant Governor | Secretary of State | Treasurer | U.S. House | U.S. Senate
AND REMEMBER: Vermont's 2018 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6.
- Check out the Vermont Secretary of State's website to find information about registering to vote (which you can do in Vermont even on Election Day!), finding your polling place and more.
- Find VPR's Campaign 2018 coverage here.


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As passenger experience industry leaders gather for the APEX/IFSA EXPO, global communications giant Viasat has unveiled its most recent Aviation Passenger Experience Survey findings. The report reveals the in-flight Wi-Fi preferences and priorities of over 11,000 air travelers from around the world.
Passengers thronged airports in near-record numbers this summer. With the return of travel, the value of this yearly survey has never been more pronounced. It serves as a touchstone for the aviation industry to understand what consumers value most as they return to the skies post-pandemic.
Key Takeaways from the Viasat PaxEx Survey:
- Wi-Fi Reigns Supreme: A striking 83% of travelers are more inclined to choose an airline that provides quality Wi-Fi. Connectivity takes precedence in the onboard experience, as 81% of respondents voiced its importance.
- Surge in Demand for Complimentary Wi-Fi: Ticket price aside, complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi has emerged as the deciding factor for 22% of passengers when selecting an airline. This beats other amenities like free refreshments (18%), legroom (13%), and onboard entertainment (9%). Furthermore, 50% and 82% of passengers believe Wi-Fi should be complimentary on short-haul and long-haul flights, respectively.
- Staying Connected High in the Sky: Missing out on real-time events while flying? Not anymore. A significant portion (81%) of sports enthusiasts are willing to pay extra for live sports broadcasts in the air. The FIFA World Cup tops the charts at 45%, followed by the Olympics (28%) and the NBA (25%).
- Quality Wi-Fi enables meaningful connections in-flight. 47% of passengers want unlimited social media access in the skies, while 1 in 5 want to game (22%), demonstrating the desire to be connected and not to miss out on life on the ground.
The overarching theme of this year's survey is crystal clear. Beyond just offering basic in-flight Wi-Fi, airlines must strive to surpass passenger expectations by presenting irresistible online experiences like live sports and TV shows.
Diving deeper into the data, Viasat's detailed report sheds light on intriguing patterns. For instance, 50% of passengers hesitate to use in-flight Wi-Fi if there's a charge. In the US, passenger demand for free Wi-Fi has risen by 50% since 2022. In emerging markets, India and Brazil, these numbers are 42% and 35%, respectively.
An opportunity for Freemium Wi-Fi?
The survey also highlights the lengths passengers will go to in order to enjoy reliable online connectivity. Astoundingly, 89% would make compromises, with 42% open to viewing advertisements and 33% willing to forgo loyalty rewards.
Commenting on the survey, Jimmy Dodd, SVP and President, Global Enterprise & Mobility at Viasat, emphasized the rapid digital transformation among travelers. "These findings give us a fascinating insight into the minds of passengers at a critical time for the aviation sector. It is encouraging to see passenger numbers close to pre-COVID levels. The 2023 Passenger Experience Survey shows how quickly travelers have adopted digital nativism, including expectations for free, fast Wi-Fi and edge-of-your-seat experiences, like Live TV and Live Sport at 30,000 feet."
About Viasat
Viasat is a frontrunner in global communications, dedicated to bridging connections worldwide. On May 30, 2023, the firm marked a significant milestone by acquiring Inmarsat, blending the strengths of both entities to carve a new chapter in global communication. Viasat is present at the 2023 APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach, CA. Meet their representatives in Booth 1209.
About Viasat's 2023 Passenger Experience Survey
Research for this report was conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Viasat in July 2023. The researchers surveyed a statistically representative sample of 11,053 respondents, all of whom had flown within the last year. This was made up of 2,002 respondents in the UK, 2,504 respondents in the US, 500 respondents in Brazil, 1,255 respondents in Germany, 1,263 respondents in Turkey, 502 respondents in South Korea, 500 respondents in Singapore, 500 respondents in the UAE, 1,527 respondents in India, and 500 respondents in Hong Kong.
You can download the full report here.


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Air Guitar Move turns iPhone into air guitar that works
Kickstarter is one of my favorite websites. It's a site where people who have an idea can show it to the public and get funding directly from consumers who "pledge" their project, normally by preordering a product at the same time. One such idea comes from a pair of young inventors who both have related products under their belt already, and it's called the Air Guitar Move.
The Air Guitar Move is an accessory for the iPhone that's basically a guitar pick-shaped sensor that connects via the dock connector. The guitar pick part has a motion sensor and sends data to the iPhone, where various apps combine the sensor input with on-screen game controls to form the rest of the virtual guitar. You use the pick to strike the imaginary strings, just as you would with an air guitar.
It certainly beats touchscreen-based Guitar Hero games for authenticity, and it's a clever idea that I'm sure will interest many wannabe-guitarists. You can currently preorder the Air Guitar Move for $39 through Kickstarter, and you'll only be charged if the project reaches its $25,000 funding goal within the next 24 days. Alternatively, you can pick up the Elago guitar pick-shaped capacitive stylus for $9.99 and jam out in any of the virtual guitar apps that iOS has plenty of.


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The 162 game schedule is a big part of what makes Major League Baseball unique among professional sports in the United States because it tends to force differences in how games are approached throughout the season. No team is ever going to be undefeated, the current best team, the Atlanta Braves, has won a little over 65% of their games. The MLB season is a marathon meaning that in most cases a game is not treated as "must win."
Oddly, while a long schedule means most games are not "must win," for some teams, earlier than they would like, the season transitions to "it doesn't matter whether they win or lose" because they are out of playoff contention. As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan it has been my experience more often than not that the Cubs are out of playoff contention by the end of May or early June. Further, as a lifelong Cubs fan, I have learned it is much more fun watching games year after year when the team is playing meaningful games in September. I would much rather have the team lose in the playoffs every year than have the team out the playoffs by June in the majority of seasons.
So, in baseball, a transition occurs over the course of a season where teams move from playing to win games to playing to must win games. The benefit of expanding the number of playoff teams is that more teams start playing more "must win" games in September than in years past. In my experience, teams with players who have the most experience winning "must win" games are best positioned for long term success.
As an aside, it should be obvious why wild card teams, which have worse records than division winners, have had so much success in the playoffs, it's because they usually play more "must win" games during the last month of the season and through that gain valuable experience and confidence. Turns out there is a big difference between "wanting to win" and "needing to win."
At this point of a long 2023 season, the Chicago Cubs are starting the transition in to "must win" territory. Nobody associated with the Cubs is going to admit publicly that the games they are playing this week and next are must win, but it's a mistake if they don't start viewing the games as such, in fact they ought to embrace the transition. As Billy Jean King is often quoted as saying, "Pressure is a privilege." The pressure of being in "must win" mode as the calendar flips from August to September is a badge of success.
The unpredictable nature of sports mean should the Cubs make the playoffs they could win the World Series. The probability of the 2023 Cubs winning the World Series is not high, not like it was for the 2016 team. However, the experience of playing as many "must win" games as possible over the course of the final month of the season is huge! The Cubs are exactly where they hoped to be at this time of the season and now players who have not had the experience with this type of pressure gain the experience that will provide dividends for years beyond.
I was mad the Cubs were crushed by the Brewers last night because I desire the immediate gratification of winning the N.L. Central this year, but I am happy that the young Cubs players such as their current best starting pitcher, Justin Steele, are getting this experience playing these games. However, the full value of that experience will not be realized if the team, from top to bottom, doesn't consider these games "must win."
The 2023 MLB Season is transitioning from "would like to win" to "must win" for the Cubs, and I am looking for the team to embrace the pressure.


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Inside VOOM's mission to be the 'Lemonade for Mobility'
Its CEO believes the mobility ecosystem is changing even faster than the insurance industry - and there's a new space to dominate
On-demand platform for specialized mobility insurance, VOOM, has a plan. As drone deliveries and e-scooters become more common on our roads and in our skies, the company is setting out to fill a gap that has been created between the current insurance infrastructure and the customer needs that come with new mobility options: insurance for an on-demand and per-use basis.
"In general, the entire mobility ecosystem is changing much faster than the insurance industry," explained VOOM co-founder and CEO, Tomer Kashi. "Innovation in insurance is extremely hard, but creating new products is one of the toughest problems."
Enter VOOM. The company, which has raised $7 million to date after a $5 million series A in 2019, is "in essence, a digital insurance company," creating new insurance products for emerging mobility categories. "We see new platforms, such as drones, e-scooters, and increased connectivity that enables a new insurance product such as pay-as-you-drive." According to Kashi, it's an industry that is ripe for disruption.
"Just like Lemonade is doing home insurance or people, or Next is doing small business insurance, VOOM is the Lemonade or Next for Mobility," he said.
"You had insurtech 1.0 - with amazing success stories like Hippo, Lemonade, and Next," he continued. "They have all disrupted the way insurance customers are interacting with insurance companies. Basically, it's a different way to buy insurance. Online in a slick manner, super easy, and super friendly. Today, we're starting with the new wave… it's not only that the way you buy insurance is different, but the product itself is different. The risk is different, it's pay-per-mile, it's pay-how-you-drive, it's episodic… that's the wave we're a part of."
What VOOM says makes it unique, and an asset for insurance companies who choose to partner with it, is its risk analysis and policy management technology. According to the company, its data-driven and usage-based insurance products can be applied to emerging verticals in the mobility space - such as e-scooters, e-bikes, motorbikes, and even small planes.
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"In emerging risks like e-scooters, in most cases, the platforms themselves are covered," explained Kashi. "If the battery of the scooter catches fire and there is a big disaster, the BIRDs of the world are covered for their liability. However, in many cases, the riders are not… The reason for that is that insurance for this market is hard to obtain, it's expensive if it's the expense of the ride-sharing platform."
According to Kashi, the solution lies in embracing technology, and understanding differences in needs (ie scooter vs. motorbike, which aren't covered in the same way that cars are), thus calculating which ones require a higher cost than others. Today, the insurtech company claims to already be in the market, selling millions of dollars in premiums. Its drone branch, Skywatch, is the #1 drone insurance result on American Google searches, and Kashi expects VOOM to soon be right there next to it for e-scooters and pay-per-mile insurance - both through partners and as a direct solution.
"The secret sauce is the ability to use new sorts of data to combine it with our policy admin system and create a meaningfully different product," he said. Admitting to CTech that he himself comes from a data science background and not insurance, Kashi says it doesn't matter. "I am extremely passionate about insurance because it's an extremely interdisciplinary problem. Insurance is an amazingly lagging industry, where you see the customer expectations of today and the mobility industry today, and where insurance stands, there is a huge gap. We are fortunate to try and fill this gap," he continued.
VOOM is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel but has an office in Palo Alto and licensed insurance brokers in all 50 U.S states. It was founded by Kashi with Ori Blumenthal and Ronny Ahituv, who serve as CTO and former VP R&D.