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QuickSet® offers Interoperability-as-a-Service across entertainment & smart home devices!
QuickSet is Universal Electronics' software product family and the de facto solution for simplifying universal discovery, control, and interaction of devices within the home. First introduced in September 2009, QuickSet solution is a widely deployed technology powering major consumer electronic brands including set-top boxes, televisions, gaming consoles, smartphones, and tablets to enable effortless configuration and control of nearly any connected home entertainment device as well as an expanding range of popular home automation devices.
QuickSet Cloud takes advantage of scalability and infinite processing power of the cloud platform. QuickSet discovery and control capabilities are available as simple web-based APIs enabling flexible integration, including server-to-server for cloud video delivery platforms, resource-constrained IoT devices, and cross-platform mobile applications. With a near real-time update cycle and access to the full device knowledge graph, this solution provides the best coverage, up-to-date features and highest accuracy.
Native QuickSet SDKs jump-start the application development for mainstream platforms by offering QuickSet features as easy-to-integrate embedded APIs that perform complex logic in the background. Supports a range of platforms including Linux, Android, as well as optimized services for RDK and Android TV platforms. Built using QuickSet engines and leveraging QuickSet Cloud, it enables manufacturers and providers to build the best smart home and TV watching experience for consumers.
nevo® is a digital assistant platform optimized for smart home applications, powered by QuickSet Cloud and offered as a white label solution to accelerate introduction of new services.
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QuickSet enables a Smart TV to automatically discover the content source devices and display them as another app or channel, and direct tune into content with a single touch. A Smart TV can also discover an expanded set of meta data from devices to provide a personalized experience, and interact with other smart home devices.
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QuickSet enabled set-top boxes remove the friction for the consumers to start watching TV without the overwhelming number of manual steps. With a single keypress or spoken command, it takes them to the desired content source, aka One Touch View. A set-top box can also act as a hub to access smart home devices combined with the entertainment service to provide a unified experience.
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QuickSet addresses fundamental shortcomings of today's voice assistants by providing the much-needed compatibility and context as it relates to existing installed base of devices within the home and their current status, such that a spoken word can take users to their desired content by putting the entire system in the configuration necessary to achieve that. As an example a 'Watch Netflix' command will turn on the TV, switch the input to the proper content source, launch Netflix application, and set lighting in the room to the movie scene.


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Two categories of US revenue stamps for distilled spirits were issued between 1946 and 1952. They are the stamps for collection of the federal excise tax on distilled spirits and the stamps for the collection of the federal tax on the rectification, or the re-distillation, of condensed distilled spirits. With dimensions of 90 mm. x 64 mm., these two groups of revenue stamps are among the largest US stamps ever produced.
From the earliest history of the United States, liquor has been one of the most popular consumer products in our country. The US Government tried to ban liquor during the early part of the 20th Century, but that didn't work out very well. Liquor manufacturing and sales have been extensively taxed more than any other consumer product, and it has become a tremendous source of revenue by the federal government, state governments, and some local governments.
There were two printings of distilled spirits excise tax US revenue stamps produced between 1950 and 1952. An example from each printing is shown above. All of these US revenue stamps are offset printed, watermarked, and rouletted 7. The vignette on each of the stamps features Charles S. Fairchild, the US Secretary of the Treasury from 1887 to 1889.
The catalog details for stamps that are inscribed STAMP / FOR / SERIES / 1950 are as follows:
The catalog details for stamps with the inscription STAMP / FOR / SERIES / 1950 omitted are as follows:
Seven other denominations of the 1952 printing were prepared, but they were never put into use.
Used examples of the distilled spirits excise tax US revenue stamps have punched holes or staple holes.
Rectification US revenue stamps were issued to indicate the collection of the federal tax on distilled spirits that were condensed and purified for additional blending through repeated distillations.
Rectification tax US revenue stamps were produced during 1946. An example is shown above. All of these US revenue stamps are offset printed, watermarked, and rouletted 7. The central designs of the stamps feature the denomination, in numerals and in text.
The catalog details are as follows:
Used examples of the rectification tax US revenue stamps have punched holes, staple holes, and occasionally hand-stamped markings.
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Main Focus
My research focuses on semi-supervised learning investigating when humans need external feedback to learn. In my current project I aim to better understand the role of feedback in category learning and how this is tied to representations of the inputs. To address this, I combine behavioural and computational approaches.
Curriculum Vitae
2015 - 2016: MSc Computational statistics and machine learning, University College London
2011 - 2014: BSc Cognitive Science, University of Tübingen


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Reflections of a Former Atheist
The story of one second chance is captured in a new Frontier Press title, Reflections of a Former Atheist, by Major Glen Doss.
In it, Glen tells a story of the war between belief and nonbelief. How does one move from a childhood belief system, fully accepting Christian principles, into a posture of atheistic nonbelief and total rejection of the prior belief system?
Growing up, Glen read major works by major authors in his deep, hidden sanctuary within a "patch of woods" near the family's southern Arkansas farm. He wrestled with deep thoughts, trying to make sense of life and of God.
"Few things are as intoxicating as a teenagers first taste of arrogance," he writes, realizing that his "new god was none other than—myself." He made what he describes as an exhilarating leap both into maturity and to atheism.
Much of the book deals with Glen's life in the military, where he was stationed with the Air Force from 1967-1968 at Bien Hoa, Vietnam.
In major battles, wherein he saw "hoochmates" killed, his responsibility was often to carry the dead or dying to an aid station. As the battles raged, some soldiers sobbed, screamed and cried. "And then there was Joe;" as Glen describes: "When the world around us seemed to be falling apart, Joe went about his day unperturbed."
Glen said to him once, "While the rest of us are shaking in our boots, wondering if our number is going to be up next, or getting drunk at the club—doing just about anything to keep our sanity, you sit calmly reading your Bible, maintaining that steady, unworried demeanor. Why is that?"
"I place my trust in God, and I believe he will do what's best, and he knows what that is far better than I do. So, why should I worry," Joe said.
Glen replied, "Okay, that may work for you; me, I don't believe in God."
So I've heard," Joe said. "I know—and how is that going?"
Glen writes that he immediately felt angry: "He challenged my assumptions, my fundamental worldview—and suddenly I grew insecure."
After the war, Glen's absence of faith made him feel powerless as his travels as an editor/reporter for Stars and Stripes brought him into proximity with desperate and hurting people. He did not like himself, and seemed disgusted with his arrogance.
Time moved on. Now married with two children, Glen brought his self-contempt home, unable to show much affection, lost in his own loathing.
Battling the idea of suicide, Glen checked himself into the Naval Hospital in San Diego. A year later, with his family gone, his anxiety and discontent elevated.
By summer 1986, Glen's resources were exhausted and he recognized that the "death wish was winning." Then Scripture came to him—Be still, and know that I am God (Ps. 46:10a NIV).
Repeating the verse, he writes that the experience was "a warm, warm feeling of familiarity." A bolt of "sheer energizing power" shot through him, and "I was overcome by waves of refreshing grace."
The new convert needed a church, and it had to be one that existed for "helping hurting, suffering, broken people—not simply to preach and pastor." Through an article in People Magazine that described the election of Eva Burrows as General, Glen found The Salvation Army.
He researched the organization and began attending the San Diego Citadel Corps where he was introduced to all things Army. Within a few years, Glen felt a call to full-time ministry and entered training. Ordained and commissioned two years later, Glen began putting his own "practical Christianity" into action.


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Ahead of his last-ever game for Australia tomorrow night, soccer legend Tim Cahill visited Auburn Seventh-day Adventist School this morning.
Star-struck kids were offered the opportunity to interact with Cahill, including a live Q&A session and photo opportunities. Promoting the upcoming Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon, Cahill also acknowledged the company's community programs.
"Being involved with the triathlon, it's about taking part. Everyone wins a medal. It's about keeping them fit,…
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My sister bought me a psychic reading
by Scott Ferry
and the lovely lady describes the block
in my fifth chakra and how it swallows
up my words before they can escape.
My father barges into the metaphorical
room, because we speak on cell phones.
She stops, stammers, her voice
reveals an edge of bewilderment.
Your father wants to tell you
in no uncertain terms
that you are not going to leave early
like he did. That was his road, not yours.
If you look, both sides of the family
are full of stubborn people
that live a long time.
She laughs, pauses, like someone
just caught her in her bathroom
while she was brushing her teeth,
blared orders at her through a megaphone,
then shut the door again.
That seems legit, I think.
I don't believe she could fake that.
About the Author
Scott Ferry helps to heal our veterans as a RN. He has recent work in Cultural Weekly, Swimming with Elephants, Slippery Elm, among others. He is a finalist in the 2019 Write Bloody Chapbook Contest. His first collection, The only thing that makes sense is to grow, is coming soon from Moon Tide Press.


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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens were injured when a charter bus veered off the highway and crashed into the woods in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.
More than 30 people were taken to the hospital after the bus crashed into the trees below exit 112 to Hegins off I-81 south, according to Tremont Fire Chief Brian Eisenacher.
"At this time we transported 32 to the local hospitals. Several went by helicopter, mostly by ground EMS to several hospitals throughout the county," Eisanacher said.
The bus was carrying youth members and volunteers of the LCBC Church (Lives Changed by Christ) in Lancaster County. State police say around 2:30 Sunday afternoon the bus driver somehow lost control in the southbound lanes of I-81 near mile marker 111.7 and drove off the roadway.
The bus went down the hill and across State Route 25 where it blew through the center guide rail then hit an embankment and traveled about 50 yards into a wooded area, state police told Eyewitness News
"We had to pretty much work off the ladders alongside the bus to get the patients out. Everyone pretty much was inside the bus still when we got here, and we had mostly everybody transported probably within the hour," Eisanacher said.
At least 20 different EMS units responded to the scene. Chief Eisanacher says they set up a landing zone at the nearby Schuylkill County Airport and EMS formed a triage center for patients on the side of the road.
PSP accident reconstruction and forensics unit used a drone to track the path of the bus. It's a motorcoach owned and operated by Premier Number 1 Limousine Service out of Middletown, PA.
"Incidents like this take a lot of manpower to get people out of the bus and then down into ambulances that are waiting down here. It takes a pile of people to get something like this accomplished," Eisanacher said.
Troopers tell Eyewitness News five of the people who were taken to the hospital are in critical condition.
A firefighter was also treated for minor injuries.
Eyewitness News reached out to the bus company and the church for an update. A representative with the bus company said they'll release an official statement Monday.


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Garden Accessories
Garden accessories come in all shapes and sizes, but all help to keep your garden looking and functioning come spring, summer, autumn and winter. To ensure you get the best from year garden all year round, we stock over 100 different accessories to help your plants and flowers fulfil their growth potential. All gardening accessories are brought to you from the best manufacturers in the gardening industry including, Apollo Gardening, Fallen Fruits and many more. All garden accessories from Sam Turner & Sons are available for next day delivery when purchased before noon.
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The sands of Dee (George Alexander Macfarren)
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General Information
Title: The sands of Dee
Composer: George Alexander Macfarren
Lyricist: Charles Kingsley
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Partsong
Language: English
Instruments: Keyboard or a cappella
First published: 1870 in Novello's Part-Song Book (2nd series), Vol. 3, no. 112
Description: Poems of Charles Kingsley No. 1
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Original text and translations
English text
O Mary, go and call the cattle home,
Across the sands of Dee.
The western wind was wild and dank with foam,
And all alone went she.
The western tide crept up along the sand,
And o'er and o'er the sand, And round and round the sand
As far as eye could see;
The rolling mist came down and hid the land,
And never home came she.
Oh, is it weed, or fish, or floating hair,
A tress of golden hair,
A drowned maiden's hair.
Above the nets on sea
Was never salmon yet that shone so fair
Among the stake on Dee.
They rowed her in across the rolling foam,
The cruel crawling foam,
The cruel hungry foam,
To her grave beside the sea.
But still the boatmen hear her call the cattle home,
Across the sands of Dee.


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Ever wondered how to master the business of nail art? We spoke to celebrity nail artist Sophy Robson for her insider tips on how to get the most out of your DIY mani and really have some nail inspired fun. And the news is – you don't have to have long nails at all!
If you find keeping your nails long a real hassle then you'll be pleased to know that nail art fun and games can work just as well on shorter talons. In fact some designs look better on shorter nails!
We spoke to to the leading name in nail art, Sophy Robson to find out how to do some cool nail art trends for ourselves. And as she's the girl who's worked with Kate Moss, Georgia Jagger and plenty of other A-list celebs, she's definitely the go-to girl for all things nail art inspired.
She told us the step by step tips and tricks to starting out in nail art and shared her latest nail art designs for the England Netball team too! For the Olympics last year her nail art designs went global – so little wonder that the England netball team were keen to get their hands and nails made over. (Who ever said Netball meant bad nails were very wrong indeed)!
How to do a polka dot nail art design
This polka dot design is summery, cute and fresh for summer – try experimenting with different color combinations to suit your taste! And when it comes to nail polishes, try Leighton Denny and Butter London for best results.
1. Start off by trimming your nails down short and filing the edges so they are round and smooth. You're now ready to get started – and the umpire will be happy too!
2. First, apply a base coat to the nail to smooth out any uneven texture. Then, add your base color. We've opted for a sporty tangerine base that will really help you to stand out as a sporting star!
3. Once your base color is dry, you can start working up your dream dots. Choose two contrasting colors to really bring your look to life – we've opted for red and blue. Starting closest to your cuticle, use a dotting tool to layer up the first half of your nails with pretty red polka dots. Try to keep them nice and neat at equal distances apart.
4. Once the first half of your nail is complete, finish working down the nail with your dotting tool using the blue color to complete the look
Tip – Never dip your dotting tool directly into your varnish bottle. Instead, set your brush upside-down on a flat surface and use the excess paint clinging to the brush. This will help to keep your tools clean and ensure you don't use too much paint and smudge your dots.
How to do a flame nail art design
This Girl On Fire nail art design is properly fierce – try inverting the colors too for a more dramatic effect.
1. Start off by trimming your nails down short and filing the edges so they are round and smooth.
2. First, apply a base coat to the nail to smooth out any uneven texture. Then, add your base color. We've opted for a sporty red base to give you that star quality glow.
3. Once your base color is dry, choose two additional colors to start building up your ferocious flames. We've chosen a glinting gold alongside brilliant white to make the flames really standout. Find the centre point of your nail and carefully draw on two crescent shaped flicks reaching down to the curve of your nail. Complete this on both sides so you have four flame-shapes on each nail in total.
4. Once your white flames are dry, you can then add your gold lines in next to them using exactly the same flicker technique. Again, draw in four lines in total to complete your 'Girl on Fire' look.
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Weather Station for Cranes during Wind Turbine erection
A battery powered Weather Station with Short Range Modem communication is developed and produced for documentation during erection of Wind Turbines. It is important to know, when wind speed exceed the working limit of max wind speed for the Cranes during the job.
The Weather station consist of 2 parts, one installed in top of the crane and one connected to PC at ground. The top part consists of a Datalogger, Modem, 12V accumulator, time switch and a Cup anemometer, mounted at top of crane.
The bottom part connected to a PC, is a Short Range Receiver Modem and a RS232/USB adapter for communication to and from PC.
The 12V accumulator has a capacity of at least 1 month of operation by daily wireless transfer of data from the datalogger.
Location: Used all over the world
System: ED, Hobo
Sensors: Wind Speed
Data Handling: Hobo BoxCar Pro Software


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Childish Pleasures
November 25, 2011
I'm delighted that Nottingham is hosting a major exhibition of the paintings of L. S. Lowry. My children saw the brochure and found it interesting but amusing. Lowry's work has a childlike quality, which to an extent explains how it took some time for him to be accepted as a great artist. The arts often …


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What worked in the past is no longer working to grow a 7-figure eCommerce business.
So how do you determine what's working now and where to go next?
There's no need to reinvent the wheel when you can install proven strategies that will help you hit your next milestone: a 7-figure business.
What would it mean for you to have a roadmap with the exact steps you need to take to get your business to the next level?
How would it feel to have a coach helping you get clarity and holding you accountable as you hit your goals?
Well, now you can.
We put our years of experience helping hundreds of eCommerce brands into one place and gathered our network of experts to help you scale up your business.
Hi. I'm Austin Brawner, and I'm an eCommerce business coach and the host of the Ecommerce Influence podcast.
About 5 years ago, I built a successful eCommerce growth agency and worked with a bunch of brands you've probably heard of like MVMT Watches, Pura Vida Bracelets, Blenders Eyewear, Kettle & Fire, Tecovas, and Four Sigmatic.
I have an intimate knowledge of what it looks like in the trenches of fast-growing DTC brands. I know what works and, equally as important, what's not going to move the needle.
I also have an inside perspective on all the ways business owners sabotage themselves from building the lives they want -- especially because I've done it to myself in the past.
I'll be quite frank with you, our program is not for everyone. It's not cheap, and it's going to require your time and dedication.
The program is only for business owners ready to put in the work to build the life and business of their dreams. You'll be asked to share your successes (and challenges) with the rest of the group, just as they'll be asked to share with you.
I've advised many of the top eCommerce businesses in the world as they've grown from six to seven figures in revenue. All the people in the program will be at this level, and we will only accept those who meet the above criteria to preserve the quality and integrity of the group.
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If at any point you decide now's not the right time, or it's just not right for you, no problem, there's no pressure from us.
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Concerned Catholics of San Diego
Concerned Catholics of San Diego
October 2, 2018
Petition to
Bishop of San Diego
Signatures: 1,150Next Goal: 1,500
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Why this petition matters
Started by Concerned Catholics of San Diego
As lay Catholics, we are very concerned about recent revelations of allegations of priestly and episcopal cover-up of abuse. Clearly, the Church is in a moral crisis, and we San Diegans must act with urgency and purpose.
We demand that Bishop McElroy of San Diego answer these questions directly and truthfully:
- Will you publicly request the resignation of bishops who have covered up for or failed to remove from ministry priests who sexually abused minors or vulnerable or subordinate adults?
- Why haven't you publicly called for the resignation of Cardinal Wuerl?
- Why did you not act on the information regarding Archbishop McCarrick's misdeeds when A.W. Richard Sipe presented them to you? His letter is very thorough.
- Since becoming a bishop, what information have you received (of any kind, including rumors) about sexual misconduct by priests or bishops? What actions, if any, did you take when learning of that information?
- What is your policy regarding clergy sexual misconduct with adults? Has that policy been consistently followed since you became the Bishop of San Diego?
- Have any of our seminarians experienced sexual advances from other seminarians or seminary formators? If so, what did you do about it?
- Are you abiding by Vatican guidelines to not admit men to priestly formation who have "deep-seated homosexual tendencies"? At the "listening session" on October 1, you only said, "If someone is going to live chastely, I will ordain him."
- You wrote an article in America magazine defending Fr. James Martin and explaining your understanding of chastity relative to other virtues. Do you believe that a person can engage in ongoing, serious sins of unchastity and still be suitable for leadership (lay or clerical) in the Church?
- What concrete steps will you take to meaningfully include the laity in the process of purification and reform of the Church hierarchy that will include accountability, transparency and an emphasis on maintaining clerical celibacy?
- Will you allow the district attorney to examine diocesan records in a similar manner to other dioceses?
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text: Watch the trailer for the new Martin Margiela documentaryFashionNewsThe Artist Is Absent features contributions from Raf Simons, Suzy Menkes and Jean Paul Gaultier20April 2015TextThomas GortonMaison Martin Margiela SS1515 Fashion fans are being spoilt right now. Not long after the release of the Raf Simons documentary Dior and I comes The Artist Is Absent, a short documentary that takes a look at the life and work of the notoriously reclusive Belgian designer Martin Margiela. Produced by YOOX Group and directed by Alison Chernick, the film gets a release on April 27. Margiela has maintained an incredibly low profile throughout his career - refusing to be photographed, remaining backstage at shows and rarely giving interviews. This film sees director Alison Chernick enlist many of fashion's biggest names to discuss his influence, some of them handpicked by Margiela himself. "He actually gave me a list of people to interview that he thought would be good," Chernick told the Cut. "I talked to some of them, I did not get to all of them." In this short trailer Gaultier describes how Margiela was "not influenced by the physique, but by the spirit. As a creator, as a designer, he is a genius." Margiela is widely considered to be a visionary, an iconoclastic figure who consistently proved himself to be far ahead of his competition. Suzy Menkes argues that his isolation from the fashion world only added to his allure. "By not showing his identity, I think that Martin Margiela became more exciting, people wondered what he was like – there was a mystery that surrounded him," she says in the trailer. The film premieres this weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival and gets its wider release later this month. Watch the trailer below. Read More The Ye-ssification of Julia Fox, and more fashion news you missed Team Thierry: a comprehensive guide to Mugler's catwalk cameos Five Stockholm labels lighting up the Swedish fashion scene Could North West be fashion's Next Big Critic?


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The first letter in the file was to the publishers of "A Night To Remember", Henry Holt, on October 3rd, 1955 after reading the book in the Ladies Journal magazine:
I have just had the pleasure of reading "A Night To Remember" in the Ladies Home Journal for November and would like to tell you that I shall never forget that night. My mother and myself were survivors of that tragedy and tho' we are not mentioned by name in it we were passengers in the boat manned by Lightoller.
We were in two lifeboats the first one was the one sent back to "pick up" and the second one #14 was the one which picked up the people from a collapsible including Lightoller. He was almost frozen being only in a light navy suit with seaman's sweater uner it but soaking wet & almost stiff. My mother rubbed and tried to warm him up and she put a large cape with monks head, which she had saved around him and after a while he was able to get up and give orders. I still have this cape & hood in my possession. I also have our landing permits at N.Y Apr 18/12 and a menu card for R.M.S.Carpathia, Dinner , Monday Apr 15th 1912. We never did get that dinner tho' as food was pretty scarce. I also have a letter from Col.Gracie asking about a baby who was not with its parents. We were listed as Mrs.E.A.Mellenger & child as they thought I might I might be the child. I was at the time 13 years old and can remember it all as tho it were only yesterday. My mother is still living and is 85 years of age. We lost track of some very kind friends who were saved & went to settle in N.J. They are listed as Mrs Herman, Kate & Alice Newman, husband & nephew were drowned. I read the story this weekend and tho this first part was not too interesting to me the latter half was almost like living it over again. I am going around in a trance today thinking (?) of it all afresh. It is much more interesting and authentic than the picture "Titanic". I think that I am the little girl mentioned who was crying for her mother as we were separated when pulled up on the Carpathia & my mother was taken to the ship's hospital and I did not Know if she was on the boat. I cried all that day and did not find my mother until night when she was able to leave the hospital. My name was not Emily but Maddie. I also have a post card of the "Titanic" mailed at Southampton to my Grandma dated Apr 9th 1912 6.15 p.m. I would very much like to know from anyone who is still alive that travelled 2nd class and survived that awful night. There cannot be too many as most were so much older than myself and I think there were only about 105 children saved. I would like very much to have the book which you are publishing as I guess there is a lot left left out in the Ladies Journal story. The actual landing in New York was much more exciting to me than the accident. The noise commotion and search lights terrified me. I stood on the deck directly under the rigging on which Captain Arthur Rostron climbed to yell orders through a megaphone. These orders were to let no one on and off and close all openings. Our four and half month in the U.S at the time is a story in itself. We went back to Enland in Aug of the same year and came to Canada Oct 2nd 1913. I have quite a few other items of great interest connected with the tragedy. Please congratulate "Walter Lord" on my behalf for a real good story.
Madeleine V. Mann nee Mellenger
Dear Mr Lord
I wish I had an opportunity of talking with you before you published your story which excites me no end. I live it all over again and shall walk around in a daze for a few days. I was always and am still a very observing person and can recall most of what happened to me from the Sunday previous to our sailing at "high noon" on April 10th 1912 on the "Titanic." I was a girl of 13 (?) years at a girls school in Wimbledon not far from London when mother came up from Southampton to tell me I was to be ready to leave with her on the S.S.Titanic in the following week. You can imagine how excited I was as I had never been on a ship tho I had off-times seen them from the shore at Bournemouth, where we lived previously to 1910. What happened to me from that day is a most interesting story, that I had told to a few newspaper ... & one especially who is a historian who has advised me to write it. Perhaps you know of him as he is known on both sides of the border Dr.L.B.Duff of Williams Ont, late of Williams ... + telegraph. It is no use me trying to put all that is in my mind in a letter so I will get to the interesting list of things that I have re: the incident. The most authentic souvenir (?) I have is our landing card or permit at N.York. It names us as Mrs. E.Mellinger & child, list-5 No. on list-24 Carpathia ex Titanic S.ton Apr 10. also a heading from stationary "On board Cunard, R.M.S Carpathia attached to a menu card for Dinner R.M.S.Carpathia Monday Apr 15th 1912; we never did get the dinner tho and very little of anything. What happened to me on the Carpathia is another most interesting story and I would love to hear of the wonderful American lady ... who supplied mother and myself with two ... of ... gents underwear, two piece from the barber shop, also a pr [pair?] of beautiful french bedroom slippers black knitted with huge pink satin bows, for mother as she had no shoes. How I met these ... is another very funny incident. We could get so little of anything & mother had only her heavy coat over night gown, which was taken off her when she was taken to the hospital after landing. It was soaking. She had nothing on her but ... shoes (?) whereby stands another interesting story which includes the father of the little Hoffman boys (I have a snapshot of them too taken since the accident). They returned earlier with their mother to France on the same boat which we returned to Eng on ("Oceanic") the Aug following the sinking, the officer of said boat gave us the picture. Then again I have the P.C. which I before mentoned sent to my Grandmother, of the S.S. Ttanic. It is a much better picture than the broadside one in your book. R.M.S. Titanic (in mid ocean) it is plainly postmarked Southampton 6.15 P.M. April 9 12 1/2 penny stemps Yes V (?) This would be a collectors item eh? also have a letter written to my mother by Col.Archibald Gracie, Baellchers (?) Cottage, Long Beach, ... N.Y 9th Aug 1912 re a lady that he put into a life-boat thinking that it might have been me as I was reg. as Child. Then I have a letter from Kate & Alice Newman from the Somerset Mills (?) Country Club, Bernardsville, N.J. It is a heart breaking letter as their father and nephew about 16 were drowned. Their mother was quite old & had never been separated from her husband one night in all her married life. She was almost insane on the Carpathia I know as I was shut in someone's cabin with her all day not knowing where my mother was, as she had not been pulled up when they with ... away. Mrs Herman (?) threatened to commit suicide & to me, a child that was unforgettable. I cried all that day for my mother who was unconscious in hospital I learned later. I had no clothes but the little short under skirt so I could not get out of the bunk (?) which was still warm, when they put me in. To let you know how well I recall small details the bunk was draped with flowers about & curtains the same. After the beautful cabin we had on the "Titanic" 2nd class with 2 bunks, couch under the porthold (starboard side), wardrobe etc. it was humble. We were on E deck. The one reason to mention the fact that the elevator was not running but I remember for we had to walk up all those stairs. On the way up we met a beautiful man who had made friends with me. He was a professional gambler. He told mother he had had a big night (?) and I wondered what he ... until she told me what he was. I thought he was grand (me 13 years old). The service mentioned by Mrs Geo Darby (?) was so enjoyable I remember picking two hymns (which we were asked by the minister (?) to do) they were :- The day thou gavest Lord is ended and Work for the night is coming my favourite still. After this we went once around the deck & as it was so cold we went to bed. I can recall as tho' yesterday laying in upper bunk still singing some of the lovely hymns of that night, for those at sea in my going away gift Hymnal & Prayer Book Ch of England & hugging my lovely doll which I gently (?) put in the little hammock on the wall for trinkets etc. A beautiful & wealthy lady of New England whos family will never forget gave me her doll later as I was heartbroken about mine. Not for publication without permission. I will tell you the name of this family. Colgates of N.Y & Bennington Vt. What they did for us & why, is another story to remember forever. Yes, too I have an old brown & white checked wool cape & hood (monks) which my mother grabbed last thing. This she put on Lightoller when he was pulled into our lifeboat almost frozen, & my mother as I told you ... him up so that he was able to get up & give orders (2nd boat we were in). I told you also that she was the last one to leave that boat bar him & he said to her "you would be the last woman to leave". This action has stood the passage of time well. I also have my bracelet & my mother has quite a few pieces of jewelry which I saved for her. I think I mentioned too (?) that I slept beside Mrs.J.J.Astor the 1st night on Carpathia on the floor of the library. She had hurt her arm & was suffering & I loaned her a smelling bottle mother had saved in her small handbag. It was one with a fork (?) on the handles to slide into a ladys waist belt. The smelling bottle was two ended, one end had one kind of perfume (?) salts and the other lavendar. Red cut glass with gold snap lids. It was given my mother by a titled Eng. lady as a gift. Well I could go on and on but I would never get done and I have lot of work to do. My father was a newspaper man ( free ? ) so you know where I get it. He died in 1907. If you want to ask any questions I shall be delighted to answer. Oh yes another thing I have which is getting almost too frail to handle is a wonderful book - papers accounts of it all with wonderful illustraton written by "Philip Gibbs" "The Deathless Story of the Titanic". Have you seen this one? It really sould be done over but I don't know how. It is not dated but it must have been written that same year as my mother got it on our return to England in Aug 1912 from relations.
Madeleine V. Mann
It would be wonderful if some time we survivors could all get together, somewhere? There is another Toronoto lady now quite aged Mrs. Emma Bliss who survived I think she was a stewardeess. One, John Collins too, a stoker was here but I think he now is gone. I can't trace him but once had a small gathering at my home for them & relations of survivors near.
The final letter in the file elaborates on some elements in the above letter; time constraints meant that I had to omit the first page (it was a page full of pleasantries, with the main contents being on the following three pages)
... Home. I was in, rigged (?) up with clothes (as I wore uniform at the Home (?)) and were on our way to Southampton on the tuesday eve Apr 9th. We saw Mr.C.C.Jones at dinner that night (he was with other important gents - we ate alone). What a dining room & the millionaires (which of course I didn't know about). Had never been inside a place like it. Mr Jones came to our table which had been reserved & was with some other wealthy gents, he had on a fur coat full length & I had never seen such a thing on a man. He gave me a golden sovereign another 1st. We never saw them again till the Sunday before lunch, he came over to our cabin 2nd class to bring pictures of lovely Bennington in spring and to tell us what to do on landing. Another thing I could have told you about your book, which I don't suppose anyone else alive saw. Sunday Apr 14th after (a.m.) church service mum and I went down to fix up for lunch (our ... was on E deck 2nd class) we took elevator (which was not running night of disaster) and walking along the wide corridor which is mentioned as the only through the length of ship, wide corridor, a large door opened and I saw Capt Smith and his officers coming towards us in full regalia lots of gold braid, and I knew him as he looked so much like Edward VIIth beard small (?). I asked what they were doing & was told they were inspecting the Airtight Compartments & doors. That was his last inspection, eh? and those doors where he was that a.m. were only about 40 feet from our cabin. If I had not heard the 2nd class steward knock on our door and say "Put on warm clothes & life belts & hurry on deck" we would not be telling this tale as mother was hard of hearing and ... from shock and she never heard. She was standing on couch looking out of porthole as she had felt the hit. I had to tell her when I woke up suddenly, what the man (?) had said. I never had time to open the door she was gone - I took down the life-belts from top of wardroble at foot of my upper bunk before I got down, as I had figured out what they were, while lying in my bunk that night, singing the hymns out of my little going away gift - prayer book & hymnal that we had sung that night at the church service (Anglican) in the writing room, also had my lovely doll in the little net holder (that is mentioned in your story) on the wall beside each bunk. Guess she is still there petrified. Well I didn't intend all this again but it flows out
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English with Kirsty – episode 143
Grammar – when verbs are followed by adjectives
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Most of the time we use adverbs to describe verbs, because we're describing how we're doing something:
I slammed the door angrily.
However, if we're describing how someone feels, or how something looks, sounds, or tastes, we use an adjective, because we're describing that thing.
The food tastes delicious – not deliciously
The ring looks expensive – not expensively
I feel happy – not happily
Look can also be followed by an adverb if I say something like
look at these sentences carefully – because it's the way in which I want you to look.
These sentences look difficult – here we need an adjective, because I'm describing how the sentences look to me.
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We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Damien Sneed
IMG Artists, today's leading global performing arts management agency, announces a 36-city North American tour with multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed. The Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient will bring his brand of classical, jazz, and gospel music to "We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring Damien Sneed." The tour will kick off on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the Empire Center at The Egg in Albany, NY, and will make stops at concert halls and universities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour will conclude on March 3 at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, CA.
"We are thrilled to be working with Damien Sneed," says Toby Tumarkin, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Artists and Attractions. "He is an amazing rising star, and 'We Shall Overcome' is a great opportunity for audiences across the country to experience Damien's incredible music making."
Next year [2019] marks the 35th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which was signed into law and made a federal holiday in 1983. The "We Shall Overcome" tour will continue through Black History Month and the early part of Women's History Month.
Sneed notes, "I look forward to honoring the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., in my upcoming tour as well as many other great artists and public figures who used their voices and their art to let the world know that one day we will truly overcome."
Joining Sneed on the two-month tour will be an ensemble of multi-genre vocalists and instrumentalists, including Chenee Campbell (vocalist), Markita Knight (vocalist), Ayana George (vocalist), Anitra McKinney (vocalist), and Quinn Brown (vocalist), along with special guests, classical recording artists Patrice Eaton, Audrey DuBois Harris, and Brandie Sutton, who will appear on various dates of the tour. The musicians include Mark Clark (drums), John Matthew Clark (bass), and Marquéz Cassidy (keyboards).
Just in time for the tour, Sneed will release his the forthcoming recording Damien Sneed: We Shall Overcome. His two current projects, The Three Sides of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz and Sanctified Soul and God Bless America, are available at digital retail outlets everywhere.
Sneed recently joined the acclaimed staff of the Houston Grand Opera (HGOco) as Music Director and Composer in Residence and serves as cover conductor for HGO mainstage productions under Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music Director. He has been commissioned to compose a new opera for Houston Grand Opera that will have its world premiere in early March 2020 at the Cullen Theater.
Damien Sneed is a pianist, organist, conductor, composer, producer, arranger, vocal coach, and arts educator whose work spans multiple genres. He has worked with classical, jazz, pop and R&B legends including the late Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Jessye Norman, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Ashford & Simpson, Lawrence Brownlee, and many others. A graduate of John S. Davidson Fine Arts School in his hometown of Augusta, Ga., he earned a Bachelor of Music – Piano Performance from Howard University and a Master of Music in Music Technology: Scoring for Film and Multimedia from New York University. Sneed will also graduate with his doctorate in Orchestral Conducting from USC in fall 2018. He is the founder and artistic director of the international vocal ensemble Chorale Le Chateau, and the founder of LeChateau Earl Records.
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We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring Damien Sneed
North American Tour
Friday, January 11, 2019
Empire Center at The Egg, Albany, NY
Saturday, January 12, 2019
The Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
Sunday, January 13, 2019
TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning – Koerner Hall, Toronto, ONT
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
August Wilson Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ
Friday, January 18, 2019
McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ
Saturday, January 19, 2019
Longwood Gardens Exhibition Hall, Kennett Square, PA
Sunday, January 20, 2019
George Mason University – Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas, VA
Monday, January 21, 2019
City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium, Morganton, NC
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, Asheville, NC
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, Irmo, SC
Friday, January 25, 2019
Mesa Arts Center, Mesa, AZ
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, Northridge, CA
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Carpenter Performing Arts Center at California State University,
Long Beach, CA
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Opelika Center for the Performing Arts, Opelika, AL
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Straz Center – Ferguson Hall, Tampa, FL
Friday, February 1, 2019
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Dreyfoos Hall, West Palm Beach, FL
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Miramar Cultural Center, Miramar, FL
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
The Ritz Theatre and Museum, Jacksonville, FL
Friday, February 8, 2019
The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul, MN
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Carlsen Center – Yardley Hall, Overland Park, KS
Monday, February 11, 2019
University of Central Arkansas – Reynolds Performance Hall, Conway, AR
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The University of Mississippi – Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oxford, MS
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Holland Performing Arts Center – Kiewit Concert Hall, Omaha, NE
Friday, February 15, 2019
College of St. Benedict – Escher Auditorium, St. Joseph, MN
Sunday, February 17, 2019
The Whiting, Flint, MI
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek, WI
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Hancher Auditorium at University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Friday, February 22, 2019
The Hett Center for the Arts, Lebanon, IL
Saturday, February 23, 2019
North Central College – Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville, IL
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Cal Poly Arts – Christopher Cohan Center, San Luis Obispo, CA
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Sunset Cultural Center, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
February, March 1, 2019
UC Davis – Mondavi Center, Davis, CA
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Green Music Center at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA.
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Top 10 Upsets In Boxing And UFC History
Conor McGregor is hoping to cause one of the greatest upsets in the history of combat sports when he takes on Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on August 26. Few are giving him a hope against the 49-0 boxer, but there are plenty of examples from history of men triumphing against the odds in the ring or in the octagon. Here are the 10 greatest upsets in the history of boxing and UFC.
10. Tyson Fury v Wladimir Klitschko – November 28, 2015
The champion had not been beaten, or scarcely even troubled, for over 10 years, but that didn't faze Tyson Fury as he headed to Germany on a mission to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko. The Englishman was available at around 7/2 to win this one, despite his flawless 24-0 record. Klitschko's discipline and power looked certain to be enough against the unorthodox giant who had been put down in the past against much lesser names. What transpired was a baffling display from Fury which confused the champ into barely throwing a right hand throughout the fight. Fury took home a unanimous decision from Germany – the least likely outcome of the evening, according to the bookmakers. The only downside is, we haven't been able to see it again.
9. Joey Beltran v Rolles Gracie – February 6,2010
It was thought that Rolles Gracie was going to be the next great name of the famous Brazilian family, so much so that he was priced at 1/15 on his UFC debut against Joey Beltran who had an MMA record of 10-3. Much was expected of Gracie but he delivered absolutely none of it, tiring fast and being knocked out in the second round by a man whose record now stands at 17-14. Gracie's UFC contract was immediately terminated and he has not returned to the company. Anyone who as backing Beltran at 15/2 would have been very happy indeed.
8. T.J. Dillashaw v Renan Barao – May 24 2014
Then UFC lightweight champion Renan Barao had won 31 fights on the spin since losing his professional debut. He was winning fights with a wide array of techniques and was rated in the pound-for-pound top three by 2014. Up stepped T.J. Dillashaw who, looked a meagre challenge with a record of 9-2, especially as he had lost two fights before to Raphael Assuncao. Dillashaw was a big underdog at 7/1 but he didn't look like one as he dominated the contest for five rounds, knocking out the champ in the final stanza. He would knock Barao out in four when they rematched the following year.
7. James Bradock v Max Baer – June 13 1935
So shocking was this result, the film Cinderella Man was made about James Bradock's achievement. Braddock was a journeyman heavyweight who had a record of 49-25-7 when he got his first shot at the world title. Injuries had cost him throughout his career and it had looked like his time in the ring had finished. However, his string of seven fights without defeat from 1933-35 got him a surprise shot at the gold. Max Baer had only just won that gold, but having knocked out Max Schmeling and Primo Carnera in his last two bouts, he was one of the most feared men on the planet. More powerful, with a huge reach advantage, Baer was expected to sweep Braddock aside, but the New Yorker had a different idea. Braddock ground out a points win over 15 rounds to capture the world title and shock the world.
6. Frankie Edgar v BJ Penn – April 10, 2010
The records really don't tell the story in this one as Frankie Edgar (12-1) was a huge underdog when he face BJ Penn (15-5-1) for the UFC lightweight title in 2010. Bookies were offering 7/1 on The Answer, despite his impressive record, and some people cashed in. It was close but Edgar deservedly won a tight decision over the two-weight world champion, then proved his superiority by winning the rematch as well. Penn was one of the superstars of the sport at the time but, whilst still a legend of the game, has now been relegated to an also-ran. Still fighting but with five straight losses, the upset defeats to Edgar really cost him.
5. Antonio Tarver v Roy Jones Jr II – May 15 2004
Roy Jones was the greatest fighter on the planet back in 2004, the pound-for-pound king with a record of 49-1 and his only defeat coming via disqualification. He had just stepped up to heavyweight and won a world title, having become a world champion at middleweight, super middleweight and light heavyweight. He had also most recently returned to 175lbs and beaten Antonio Tarver to remain the man at light heavy. Jones had not looked great in that first clash with Tarver, but nonetheless he was the runaway favourite to beat him when they organised the rematch for six months later. The Magic Man shocked the world with a second round stoppage and sent Jones' career spiralling downhill from there, never to win a world title again.
4. Holly Holm v Ronda Rousey – November 15 2015
Ronda Rousey was the biggest name in the UFC in November 2015 – this was a month before Conor McGregor knocked out Jose Aldo to overtake her – and her unbeaten run in MMA looked set to continue against Holly Holm. Rousey's record was 12-0 across four promotions and only one of her 12 wins had gone past the first round as she routinely submitted opponents with her armbar. Holm was also undefeated (10-0) and a former world champion boxer so she was clearly a threat, but Rousey had so easily despatched all previous foes, it didn't seem at all likely Holm would fair any different. However, The Preacher's Daughter dominated round one then landed a perfect head kick in the second to knock out Ronda and send her spiralling into, what looks certain to be retirement.
3. Randy Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson – July 10 1951
Arguably the greatest fighter in history, Sugar Ray Robinson came to England as part of a European tour which saw him fight in six countries in just two months in 1951. Perhaps this was a poor idea but he still turned up at Earls Court Arena with a record of 128-1-2, so he was not expected to struggle with British hope Randy Turpin. Whilst Turpin was very decent, with a record of 40-2-1, no one was thought to be on Robinson's level, never mind Turpin who had lost to people nowhere near Sugar Ray's level in the past. It wasn't a lucky punch or a dodgy disqualification, it was 15 rounds of pugilism over which Turpin beat Robinson, taking the decision and the world middleweight title in the process. Robinson knocked out Turpin in the New York rematch later that year, but the shock in London cemented Turpin's place in history.
2. Matt Serra v Georges St-Pierre – April 7 2007
Georges St-Pierre may have only won the UFC welterweight championship in his previous bout but he was considered one of the pound-for-pound very best in the sport. Matt Serra had just won The Ultimate Fighter but had a record of just 9-4 and had been beaten by some average fighters. Perhaps St-Pierre wasn't taking Serra all that seriously, the bookies were offering 11-1 on the New Yorker, and if that was the case then it cost him dearly. It took just over three minutes of the first round for Serra to knock out GSP and claim the welterweight title – causing one of the greatest upsets in the history of combat sports.
1. Buster Douglas v Mike Tyson – February 11 1990
At the start of the 1990s, Mike Tyson was one of the most dominant champions in boxing history. Iron Mike's record stood at 37-0, and he knocked 33 of those opponents out. Buster Douglas was a solid enough fighter, he had beaten Trevor Berbick and Oliver McCall to earn this title shot. However, he had lost four times, being knocked out on three of those occasions. Douglas was as long as 42/1 to capture the heavyweight title and no one was taking even that giant price. Fortunately for the underdog, Tyson had not been training or taking the fight seriously at all and it showed. Douglas had the better of the fight before knocking out the champ in the 10th round and causing the greatest upset in combat sport history.


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The Fontana della Palla di Canone (Fountain of the Cannonball), which stands in front of the Villa Medici, is made up of nothing more than a large stone basin with a cannonball in the centre. The fountain, which originally sported the Florentine lily, dates back to 1587 and is thought to be the work of Annibale Lippi.
There are several tales to explain how the cannonball ended up as part of the fountain and they all involve Christina, erstwhile Queen of Sweden, who moved to Rome following her abdication on June 6th, 1654. Christina had converted to Catholicism and Sweden was a protestant country.
According to one story, Christina fired the cannonball at the Villa Medici, because she hated the representatives of the Spanish court, who were closely aligned with the Medici family. The dent the cannonball made in the door of the villa can still be seen.
The view from the Villa Medici, looking over the fountain towards St Peter's in the distance, was once famous, but it has now been obscured.
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Today, Facebook reminded me that 7 years ago today I sent my completed dissertation to my committee and breathed a sigh of relief, enjoying 2 weeks with nothing to do while they read it and prepared to torture me at my defense.
I read all the comments that appeared on my braggy post-- a picture of my dissertation with its regulation pretentious title page and felt a wave of nostalgia. But then, of course, I felt terrible for pretty much never touching my dissertation again in the last 2500 days.
I did remember to pull out the pretty diamond necklace my parents got me for graduation, though, which looks great with some cool Anthro earrings Ben bought me for Chrismukkah, so that was a silver lining.
Do I want to do something with my dissertation? Do I just want to want to? Gah,
Dorothy and Cooper have become best best best friends. The just play and play and play all day long, which is relaxing and lovely and lets us get SO much work done. This is a wonderful phenomenon.


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Imagine a world in which the big technology companies are not allowed to vacuum up your data directly but have to bargain for the right with representatives representing you and many others who express interests through democratic process. That's what we want — to live in this type of society where people can feel more secure that their rights will be respected when it comes down to how they share personal information online or offline.
A Brief History of the Internet Before the Emergence of the Internet Giants
Today, people are so used to the Internet that they may find it hard to believe there was a time before it existed. When 25 years ago, most people still sent letters and shopped in stores while not being able talk on their cell phones tethered with the wall or play games like "Super Mario Bros." Sure enough, by 1990s internet had much use but mainly just for academics and trendsetters of all sorts.
In the time it took you to read this the Internet Giants have gotten wealthier making more money on your data then the average person makes in a decade of working. Help free your data from the grasps of Internet Giants and take back control of YOUR INTERNET.
In the time it took you to read this the Internet Giants have gotten wealthier making more money on your data then the average person makes in a decade of working. Help free your data from the grasps of Internet Giants and take back control of YOUR INTERNET.
Electronic Data Interchange (1960)
The Networks Begin to Merge (1970's)
The Word, "Internet" (1980's)
The World Wide Web (1990's)
The Rise of Google (2000's)
The Social Revolution (2010)
The Social Dilemma (2020)
The Fight Begins (Today)
Ryan Harris, Co-Founder & President of the Center for Humane Technology
Tim Kendall, Former Facebook and Pinterest Executive
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[ Tutorial ] - How to find the engine sound ('.awc') file for any vehicle
Software Required:
For this you are going to need a copy of:
- OpenIV
- Codewalker - Get a new version from the Codewalker Discord as the one on this site (v.29) is 2.5 yrs out of date & will not allow you to export '.rel' files to XML.
- A Text Editor of choice (Notepad will do, but there are many advantages to using something a little more advanced like Notepad++)
DLC Vehicle Sounds:
I'll outline the process for the files containing the info for the main body of non-dlc GTA V vehicle engine sounds. For the DLC vehicles, all you have to do is follow the same process, but instead use the DLC counterpart files. They are all named similarly & easy to find in any DLC using OpenIV's Ctrl+F3 search box (see 'Finding DLC '.rel' Files:' at bottom of post).
Export the 'game.dat151.rel' & 'sounds.dat54.rel' files to '.xml' Using Codewalker's RPF Explorer:
- Start up Codewalker & select '[<<]' (top right) > '[Tools...]' > 'RPF Explorer...'
- Wait for the 'RPF Explorer' to load fully (will say 'File cache loaded' bottom left) & then navigate to:
Note: ...\mods\update\ update.rpf \x64\audio\config (Not '...\mods\x64\audio\audio_rel.rpf\config')
- Now highlight the 'game.dat151.rel' & 'sounds.dat54.rel' files using Ctrl+left-click.
- Right-click on one of the files & select 'Export XML... Ctrl+S' & select a folder location to export the files.
Search the 'game.dat151.rel.xml' file for a Vehicle Name:
- Open both the 'game.dat151.rel.xml' & 'sounds.dat54.rel.xml' files with a Text Editor & then move to the 'game.dat151.rel.xml' file.
- Hit 'Ctrl+F' & use the search box to search for a vehicle name.
- Once you've found the vehicle, it should look something like this:
<Item type="Vehicle" ntOffset="369587"> <Name>rocoto</Name> <!-- vehicle name here --> <Unk00 value="0x90005A68" /> <Engine>hash_77F193EC</Engine> <EngineGranular>hash_9A96C7AD</EngineGranular> <Horns>hash_134DA50D</Horns> <DoorOpen>hash_1D48FFC4</DoorOpen>
Just a word of warning, the three sections ('Vehicle', 'VehicleEngine' & 'VehicleEngineGranular') do not have to be next to each other (they usually are, just 'VehicleEngine' & 'VehicleEngineGranular' swapped around sometimes), but the connections between the three sections are formed by the name/hashes directly under the 'Vehicle', 'VehicleEngine' & 'VehicleEngineGranular' lines, not their order in the file.
For the most part, you'll probably find the right sections just under each other, but if for some reason that doesn't work or you prefer to confirm beforehand, use the 'Troubleshooting:' post below this one to be sure you have the right three linked sections.
Right, back to the tutorial:
- From the vehicle name, navigate down one or two sections (it varies), until you find the next 'VehicleEngineGranular' line, like this:
<Item type="VehicleEngineGranular" ntOffset="369608"> <!-- This line --> <Name>hash_9A96C7AD</Name> <Unk00 value="0xAAAAA905" />
- Four lines under the 'VehicleEngineGranular' line you will find a '<EngineAccel>' line
- Copy whatever hash is in the '<EngineAccel>' line (in this case 'hash_4173DD5C'):
<Item type="VehicleEngineGranular" ntOffset="369608"> <Name>hash_9A96C7AD</Name> <Unk00 value="0xAAAAA905" /> <MasterVolume value="0" /> <EngineAccel>hash_4173DD5C</EngineAccel> <!-- copy the hash_######## part of this line --> <ExhaustAccel>hash_A5C6E3AA</ExhaustAccel> <Unk04 value="0" /> <Unk05 value="0" />
Find the Name of the Engine Sound ('.awc') File in 'sounds.dat54.rel':
- Now proceed to the 'sounds.dat54.rel.xml' file.
- Search for the 'hash_########' value you just copied from the 'game.dat151.rel.xml' file & you will usually find a few (2 or 3) results.
- Navigate to the 'hash_########' result just under the '<Item type="GranularSound">' line.
- A few lines under that in the '<ContainerName>' lines you will find the name of the '.awc' the vehicle uses for it's engine sound:
<Item type="GranularSound"> <Name>hash_4173DD5C</Name> <!-- Find this result under 'GranularSound' & then look to the 'ContainerName' just below it to find the '.awc' engine sound file name --> <Header> <Flags value="0x00208001" /> <Flags2 value="0x9555AAAA" /> <Category>hash_F7C35252</Category> <Unk18 value="150" /> </Header> <WaveSlotIndex value="0" /> <Wave1> <ContainerName>streamed_vehicles_granular/sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl</ContainerName> <!-- The Rocoto uses 'sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl.awc' --> <FileName>engine_accel</FileName> </Wave1> <Wave2> <ContainerName>streamed_vehicles_granular/sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl</ContainerName> <FileName>exhaust_accel</FileName> </Wave2> <Wave3> <ContainerName>streamed_vehicles_granular/sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl</ContainerName> <FileName>engine_decel</FileName> </Wave3>
That's it, you've got your engine sound to edit (in this case 'sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl.awc').
Find '.awc' in Game Files using OpenIV:
Use 'Ctrl+F3' in OpenIV to search for it by name, export the '.awc' to openformats using the OpenIV right-click menu & edit the files with your Audio Editor of choice before reimporting the '.oac' back into OpenIV via drag & drop
Finding DLC '.rel' Files:
DLC 'game.dat151.rel' & 'sounds.dat54.rel' files are prefixed with their dlc name. Like 'dlcjanuary2016_game.dat151.rel' & 'dlcsmuggler_sounds.dat54.rel' for example.
Alternatively, searching for 'game.dat151.rel' or 'sounds.dat54.rel' will show all of those files & their locations in the game, allowing you to select the ones you want.
All the '<ContainerName>' lines for any one ''<Item type="GranularSound">'' section (in 'sounds.dat54.rel.xml') need to be the same, you can not mix & match lines from different '.awc' files or you will get a silent engine in-game:
Example (broken = silent engine in-game):
<Item type="GranularSound"> <Name>hash_4173DD5C</Name> <Header> <Flags value="0x00208001" /> <Flags2 value="0x9555AAAA" /> <Category>hash_F7C35252</Category> <Unk18 value="150" /> </Header> <WaveSlotIndex value="0" /> <Wave1> <ContainerName>streamed_vehicles_granular/muscle_car_2_us_v8</ContainerName> <!-- This 'muscle_car_2_us_v8' here will cause silent engine in-game. It needs to be 'sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl' like the rest --> <FileName>engine_accel</FileName> </Wave1> <Wave2> <ContainerName>streamed_vehicles_granular/sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl</ContainerName> <FileName>exhaust_accel</FileName> </Wave2> <Wave3> <ContainerName>streamed_vehicles_granular/sportscar_4_eur_4_cyl</ContainerName> <FileName>engine_decel</FileName> </Wave3>
Mixing & Matching Engine & Exhaust Sounds from Different Vehicles:
It's possible to mix & match sounds from different vehicles as long as you use the:
<EngineAccel>hash_4173DD5C</EngineAccel> <ExhaustAccel>hash_A5C6E3AA</ExhaustAccel>
lines in 'game.dat151.rel.xml' to do so.
Just change the 'hash_########' value in the lines to that of another vehicle:
Example (different exhaust sound):
<EngineAccel>hash_4173DD5C</EngineAccel> <ExhaustAccel>hash_1BE8F4F3</ExhaustAccel>
Results may vary with mixing & matching due to unknown audio flags, but it will work at least & you are free to experiment if you like.
How the Three Sections are Linked:
The 'Vehicle', 'VehicleEngine' & 'VehicleEngineGranular' sections do not have to be next to each other (they usually are, just 'VehicleEngine' & 'VehicleEngineGranular' swapped around sometimes), but rather than their position/order in 'game.dat151.rel', the connections between the three sections are actually formed by the names & hashes directly under the 'Vehicle', 'VehicleEngine' & 'VehicleEngineGranular' lines.
<Item type="Vehicle" ntOffset="362535"> <Name>vigero</Name> <Unk00 value="0x91004A69" /> <Engine>hash_E03115BB</Engine> <!-- Links to 'VehicleEngine' section (same hash) --> <EngineGranular>hash_33290B6F</EngineGranular> <!-- Links to 'VehicleEngineGranular' section (same hash) --> <Item type="VehicleEngine" ntOffset="362542"> <Name>hash_E03115BB</Name> <!-- Linked from '<Engine>' line above --> <Item type="VehicleEngineGranular" ntOffset="362556"> <Name>hash_33290B6F</Name> <!-- Linked form '<EngineGranular>' above -->
Usual Plain English Format of the Three Main Names/Hashes:
They are usually in this format:
<Item type="Vehicle" ntOffset="362535"> <Name>vigero</Name> <!-- format = 'vehiclename' --> <Unk00 value="0x91004A69" /> <Engine>vigero_engine</Engine> <!-- format = 'vehiclename_engine' --> <EngineGranular>vigero_granular_engine</EngineGranular> <!-- format = 'vehiclename_granular_engine' --> <Item type="VehicleEngine" ntOffset="362542"> <Name>vigero_engine</Name> <!-- format = 'vehiclename_engine' --> <Item type="VehicleEngineGranular" ntOffset="362556"> <Name>vigero_granular_engine</Name> <!-- format = 'vehiclename_granular_engine' -->
So once you know the vehicle/sound profile name (the one under the '<Item type="Vehicle" ntOffset="#####">' line) you can then use the '<Engine>' & '<EngineGranular>' just under it to find the other two linked sections for that profile.
Some of the vehicles use their '.awc' name (or something very similar) in some of the 'vehicle-name-here' parts of their hashed phrases.
For example, vigero (& a few other vehicles) use 'musclecar_2_us_v8_' in their hash naming format:
VIGERO HASHES - hash_E03115BB = vigero_engine hash_33290B6F = vigero_granular_engine hash_9B652D9B = musclecar_2_us_v8_engine_accel hash_B4D51AE7 = musclecar_2_us_v8_exhaust_accel hash_AB173DDE = musclecar_2_us_v8_engine_accel_npc
You only really need to know the plain English phrases to make you're job easer navigating & reading large heavily editing files, linking vanilla sections using the hash values works just as well & you can create whatever naming format you want for any add-on sounds you add, so don't worry about it too much.
I just thought I'd share some extra info, to give you a feel for how most things work to the same set of rules, but with a few odd things hidden in the files that buck that trend & do something different.


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Coles recently commissioned Freshlogic to tell their side of the milk price wars in a effort to absolve themselves of any responsibility for the decimation of the NSW and QLD dairy industry and they got what they paid for – a report that uses out of date data to tell their side of the story
The latest data for the first half of 2012/13 show a very different picture Coles and the numbers show that milk production in Queensland and northern NSW has plummeted.
Independent analyst Jon Hauser of XCHEQUE has done the sums and analyses and blown the lid off Coles denial public relations spin and laid the blame firmly where it belongs at the feet of Coles,
Jon reports here that the cracks in the supermarket's denial of a farmgate impact first started appearing in the second half of 2012. After lengthy, and no doubt heated negotiation, Lion and their milk supplier, Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative, introduced a new milk pricing system that split the value between a relatively stable monthly milk quota (T1 milk), and the seasonal surplus (T2 milk). The average milk price paid to a large proportion of NSW and Queensland dairy farmers was decimated by this change.
We now have Australian milk production data through to December 2012 and the fallout from $1 milk is now very clear. The supermarket's pricing strategy has squeezed the processors to near death and they have responded in the only way they can – attack their single largest cost of production – the milk price. In turn, the dairy farmers of northeast Australia have turned off the tap.
Supermarkets may say, as Lion once did, that there needs to be a 'rationalisation' of the industry. What they can no longer deny is that their competitive marketing tactics are are not having an effect on farmgate milk price and the subsequent farmer response.
What is even more disturbing is that some of the best and most progressive farmers have been forced out by the economic circumstance or lack of confidence. This type of market rationalisation is blunt economic and social instrument rather than a finely tuned economic equation.
$1 milk and the flow-on to the T2 milk price is a crude and disrespectful strategy for management of supply chain cost and market share in the Australian dairy industry. Farmers have worked too hard and long and invested too much money to be treated like this.
If supermarkets and processors are genuinely interested in developing "long term strategic partnerships" with the supply chain they should be prepared to make a real and significant contribution to the effort.
Jon sums up his report by saying
Stop and think what you are doing Colesworths. You have taken a very blunt axe to the Australian dairy supply chain. In our view you are definitely in denial if you think that you and your shareholders have no responsibility for the long term social health and economic wealth of Australian agriculture.
This cartoon also from the XCHEQUE team sums it all up
There are no free lunches Australia somebody is paying for the milk discount. This is not about consumer need its about Coles' greed.
Lets not forget Coles 2011-12 pre tax earnings of $1.356 billion delivered by hardworking Australians who sadly believe their PR spin. Shame on you Coles


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Technology already pays a big part of safety in the outdoors. But when it comes to the role technology can play in improving the safety of hunters, particularly technology to prevent target identification errors, it's helpful to look at other sectors with comparable safety issues, to see what they have done to mitigate risk. A good example is the automobile industry where rapid growth in safety technology has helped mitigate the effects of driver error to prevent accidents and saves lives.
To get a drivers license a person must pass a test to prove they're capable of driving safety. Cars are machines have the potential to kill. Drivers are human, meaning they sometimes make mistakes that cause accidents. Most car drivers think they're safer than average, and no-one thinks they'd cause a crash.
Some of the automobile safety technologies designed to prevent accidents caused by driver error:
- ABS brakes
- Electronic stability control
- Following distance monitoring
- Collision avoidance radar
- Traction control
- Rollover warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Intersection collision warning
- Lane departure warnings
- Fatigue detection
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection.
To get a hunting permit, most hunters must pass a test to ensure they're capable of hunting safely. Firearms have the potential to kill people. Hunters are human, meaning they sometimes make mistakes that cause accidents. Most hunters think they're safer than average and that they would never mistake someone for game.
Firearm safety technologies designed to prevent hunting accidents:
- High-visibility clothing
The only things hunters have to protect against target identification errors is hunter-orange. Now they also have IRIS.
Steyr-Mannlicher's Reset Action rifle is another world first safety innovation. The Reset Action automatically de-cocks the rifle to prevent an accidental discharge in the event of a slip, fall, or simply forgetting to un-cock a loaded rifle. Visit Steyr's website to learn more.


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Our Favorite Pre-And-Post Workout Snacks
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Let's be real; getting to the gym or making time to get moving is only half the battle. Putting in your best effort once you're there can be equally challenging. Sure, some of it may be mental. Maybe you had an exhausting day at work or with your kids, and consider yourself lucky to have summoned the energy to even lace up your tennis shoes.
But have you ever thought that what you're putting into your body before and after your workout may have just as much of an impact on your performance?
Yes, food isn't just good for entertaining friends and enjoying over brunch. It fuels us through our day, and more importantly, helps us make the most out of our workouts.
We know what you're thinking: Great, one more thing I have to think about!
But don't fret. The good news is the best pre-and-post workout foods are simple, and many are most likely already part of your grocery list.
Protein and carbs.
Yes, that's it. Having a healthy combination of protein and carbs 30-90 minutes before you work out (so you don't feel bloated), and within 30-60 minutes after your workout (when your body is most receptive to the nutrients) is all you need!
What is the best kind? We're glad you asked.
Protein helps increase your strength, and it also helps with muscle recovery, while your muscles use the glucose (sugar) from carbs for fuel. Here are a few easy foods to try before and after working out:
Lean meats and fish
Make a batch of low-fat meats like grilled chicken and roasted turkey then shred or dice them up for an easy grab-and-go snack. Baked salmon is a great go-to as well!
Greek yogurt or cottage cheese and fruit
This combo of protein from cottage cheese or yogurt and carbs from fruit (like bananas) is perfect!
Whole grain toast and peanut butter (or any nut butter)
Just one slice of whole grain bread or toast is a good source of carbs. Peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter, adds the tasty protein.
Whether you prefer hard-boiled or scrambled eggs, they are a great source of protein that can help you before and after your workout.
Low-fat Chocolate Milk
This is especially good post workout because it's a great mix of carbs and protein, and it also helps hydrate you after a workout.
These are just a few of our favorite choices, but there plenty to choose from. The important thing to take away from this is your body needs the proper sustenance to do its best work. It is also important to note the amounts of each of these vary per individual. We try to keep our snacks at 100-150 calories, both before and after our workout, but you may need a little more or less depending on your body and what type of workout you do. Always follow up your snack with a healthy meal (2-3 hours later) and, of course, plenty of water!
Do you have a favorite pre-or-post workout snack? Share in the comments?


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MP Kh.Battulga[/caption] The Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) and the Division against Economic Crimes at the Criminal Police Department is investigating MP Kh.Battulga on suspicions of organized money laundering, and conducted a five-hour search at the offices of two of his companies at Bayangol Hotel Office building, where news outlets, MPs, celebrity athletes, and others gathered outside the building in protest against the investigation. The IAAC and police officers conducted searches at the offices of Tumen Khishgten, a company founded to build a Chinggis Khan monument and tourist destination, and Bayalgiin Khuvi, an infrastructure investment company. News.mn reported that MP Kh.Battulga was with MPs L.Erdenechimeg and D.Ganbat and journalist L.Munkhbayasgalan when police officers entered his office at approximately 3:00 p.m. MP L.Erdenechimeg said that Kh.Battulga's assistant had been arrested the previous morning, on April 10. Five armed special police officers began guarding the Bayangol Hotel Office entrance at approximately 4:00 p.m. and oversaw entry and exit. The special police force allegedly demanded that the companies' employees turn their phones off to cut off outside communication concerning the investigation. MPs J.Batzandan, B.Garamgaibaatar, G.Uyanga, and M.Zorigt were joined by Mayor E.Bat-Uul outside of the building, saying they saw news of the investigation on social media. While journalists and cameras not already in the building were not permitted inside, many news outlets quickly gathered outside the entrance to report on developments in the story and reports were being broadcast live on television and online. MP J.Batzandan said, "The police investigation is getting out of hand. I have information that they're conducting an illegal investigation. All investigations must abide by the law. I came here to see the investigation process." MP B.Garamgaibaatar said there was nothing else they could do except watch the investigation being carried out. "The arrival of Members of Parliament doesn't create an advantage. We can't make any statements now because we don't know what's going on," said B.Garamgaibaatar. Mayor E.Bat-Uul tried to enter the building but was denied access. After leaving the building at 4:56 p.m., Advisor to the Speaker of the Parliament on Mortgage and Construction Affairs and General Secretary of the Mongolian Democratic Union G.Baigalmaa said she believed the investigative procedures were directly related to the election. "This might even be related to disabling the MP's right to run for office," G.Baigalmaa said. Rumors spread that Mongolian Democratic Union members were going to be arrested in connection to a case involving the alleged misappropriation of funds for the construction of new railway. MP G.Baigalmaa drew a connection to the arrest of MP Kh.Battulga's former assistant, G.Tuvshinjargal. "This is all for political purposes. You can see, investigate, and check whether we laundered the money; everything's open in the media. You all saw Tuvshinjargal getting arrested. She was held in custody for 13 days but was released without being interrogated once. If we had really committed a crime, there was enough time to come up with evidence," said G.Baigalmaa. Kh.Battulga's daughter B.Namuun said, "We're just really living in a society where the law is no longer the law. They said they were only going to conduct a search. Then, what a big car they brought. Everyone who has opened their mouths about Oyu Tolgoi is being pressured. The reason behind all this is obvious. It's probably methods to make him not participate in the election." People who introduced themselves as the first members of the Mongolian Democratic Union, as well as athletes led by Mongolian Judo Association coach O.Baljinnyam and Olympic judo medalist N.Tuvshinbayar, gathered outside the Bayangol Hotel Office. Judoka Kh.Tsagaanbaatar said the athletes were afraid for sports officials who were in the building and involved in the investigation. "We received the news at around 4:50 p.m. and came here instead of practicing. The Olympics are approaching. Our athletes are leaving for the Asian Championships tomorrow. It's an important competition to gain Olympic points. There are other important competitions apart from this. I'm surprised that law enforcement is doing this to the Head of the Mongolian Judo Association at this important time. This situation is causing a lot of stress and fear. I hope our law enforcement works according to the law. We athletes are confident that our head didn't commit any illegal activities," said Kh.Tsagaanbaatar. There was public criticism concerning the appearance of what was reported to be 500 police officers called in to support the search for financial records. Spokesperson for the General Police Department B.Baatarkhuu made a statement at approximately 6:00 p.m. and said, "MP Kh.Battulga is suspected of being associated with organized money laundering involving a large amount of money for the Sainshand Industrial Park project and the New Railroad project. We're conducting financial investigations at two companies of his. We didn't assault the MP and we don't intend to arrest him either. We sent support to prevent chaos that might arise during the investigation." At 7:34 p.m., police officers arrived and tried to enter the building to get their investigators out safely. A number of athletes had blocked the building's entrance and refused to let police officers enter or exit the building. At 7:40 p.m., special police officers eventually exited the building with three boxes of confiscated documents and one computer hard drive. MPs Kh.Battulga, L.Erdenechimeg, and D.Ganbat were allowed to exit the building at that time. "It's unfortunate the railway case is now involving private companies. I'm sure the people who ordered this will be revealed soon. It's not a good thing to polarize the public. Thank you all," said Kh.Battulga, and he then went back inside the Bayangol Hotel Office. According to one source, the MPs who were with Kh.Battulga during the investigation went to the Parliament House afterwards to hold a closed meeting about the financial investigation. MP D.Ganbat said that law enforcement can't "disturb the peace" in this manner and added that all private organizations are protected under the Amnesty Law when being accused of financial crimes. "I headed the legal working group for the Amnesty Law. If there really is an issue, it would be subject to the Amnesty Law. Just stop making a big deal," the MP said. MP L.Erdenechimeg said the issue is all related to Tavan Tolgoi. "There are Tavan Tolgoi groups in all parties. The agreement which allowed the transfer of Tavan Tolgoi to foreigners was terminated and not signed. This is why this all started. If we don't solve the Tavan Tolgoi issue, this situation will continue," she said. The MP added that Kh.Battulga wasn't arrested because other people were present, and that at the time of the investigation they were discussing amendments to the Law on Elections to abolish the assignment of 28 seats in Parliament from lists of candidates submitted by political parties.
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Putting your passengers and their needs at the heart of your business decisions has been a success factor even before corona hit. Now, it has become vital: The pandemic had a significant impact on people's mobility habits. As people are still hesitant about returning to public transport, the industry needs to regain confidence in the safety of their services. Therefore it's crucial to learn what makes passengers feel safe before, during and after their trip. We'll explain how data analytics will help with this and why providing a smart, digital travel companion is a good idea. Another challenge is to understand, how and why travel patterns are changing and finding matching solutions and incentives to make public transport attractive again. Smoother, more flexible (and even safer) ticketing-solutions such as XiXo and digital tariff innovations should be part of this consideration! Why? Watch us on the webinar!
• Mobility patterns have changed tremendously – learn from your passengers' behaviour and adjust your business accordingly
• A reliable travel companion has never been more crucial than now to handle the uncertainty among passengers
• State of the art ticketing solutions support transport agencies in providing flexible tariffs, which is an essential factor in maintaining customer retention.
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Steven Ahlig, Vice President Innovations Mobility Management at Siemens Mobility
Steven Ahlig is heading business development at Intermodal Solutions at Siemens Mobility. Three years ago, HaCon, a software company providing cutting-edge digital solutions for public transportation, mobility and logistics, became a 100% subsidiary of Siemens. With that acquisition, Steven became Executive Director at HaCon.
He is a member of the Siemens family for nearly twenty years now and has started his career in Consultancy in 2001. His background includes data analytics, IT for travelers and transport operators, ticketing and R&D in general. Steven holds a PhD in physics.
Mathias Hueske, CEO at eos.uptrade
As Managing Director, Mathias Hueske is responsible for the Sales and Business development of eos.uptrade, an award-winning software company specialised in innovative ticketing and mobility solutions for public transport providers. The ticketing specialist is based in Hamburg, Germany and part of the Siemens Mobility family (incl. HaCon, eos.uptrade, Bytemark and more). Additionally, Mathias Hueske is responsible for the management and further development of Siemens Mobility's Ticketing and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions.
Previously he successfully managed and developed numerous business areas at Deutsche Bahn AG, including Marketing and Sales.
Related topics
COVID-19, Journey Planning, Mobility Services, Multimodality, Passenger Experience, Public Transport, Ticketing & Payments, Travel & Passenger Information
Related organisations
eos.uptrade, Hacon A Siemens Company, Siemens Mobility
Related people
Mathias Hüske, Steven Ahlig