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Catholic Zionism? Not So Fast
by Dexter Van Zile
Writing in the September issue of Mosaic, Gavin D'Costa, a professor of Catholic theology at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, offers a hopeful view of Catholic-Jewish dialogue.
His thesis is that we are about to witness the emergence of Catholic Zionism, "a stream of thought that has the potential to influence for the good the attitudes toward the State of Israel held by billions of believers around the world." He bases his optimistic assessment on a number of documents issued by the Catholic church over the past few decades.
The first of these documents is, of course, "Nostra Aetate," issued in 1965. This document declared that the church would no longer blame the Jews for the death of Jesus 2,000 years ago. D'Costa cites other statements that affirm the legitimacy of Divine promises to the Jews offered in Hebrew Scriptures and other Catholic statements, which declare that the Jews remain the chosen people.
In these texts, from which "there is no turning back," D'Costa states that there is a basis for at least a minimalist Catholic Zionism going forward.
As a convert to Catholicism, I hope D'Costa is right — but I'm not so sure he is. Even D'Costa himself adds a qualifier: "official Catholic Zionism would emerge quite quickly" if (and this is a big "if") "the Israel-Palestinian dispute were resolved … with the full agreement of both parties and international support."
With this qualifier, D'Costa implicitly acknowledges that Catholic doctrine regarding the Jewish people and their homeland is contingent on the theo-politics of the Middle East, where the political culture is shot through with Jew-hatred. Without meaning to, D'Costa is admitting that the Palestinians can, through their intransigency, tie the Vatican's hands regarding its attitude towards Israel.
In the face of this qualifier, it's reasonable to ask D'Costa the following question: "Of what use is this thing you call 'Catholic Zionism' once the Israel-Palestinian conflict is resolved? Israel and its Jewish inhabitants have been worthy (and in bad need) of the church's support for years. Like Christians elsewhere in the Middle East, Israelis have been struggling with the reality of jihadist violence for decades. Why wait until this violence has been brought to an end before affirming Israel's existence?"
The author is telling Jews that the Catholic church will fix its problems over the existence of the Jewish state once Muslims in the Middle East fix their faith's problems with the Jewish people and their sovereign status. It's akin to promising to fix the plumbing after the pipes have stopped leaking.
There's also another problem that D'Costa needs to address. The generation of priests and bishops who have done the heroic work of implementing the teachings of Nostra Aetate in the daily life of the church are also the same people who have done a terrible job of protecting children from abusive priests who raped thousands of children over the past several decades.
The upshot is that the people who did great work on Nostra Aetate and institutionalized its teachings in the Church were also responsible for a great scandal that is polarizing the church today. One can argue that the elites in charge of the Catholic church did a better job fighting antisemitism than they did protecting the welfare and safety of children and families inside the church.
The implications of this are terrifying, but it's a reality that the interfaith community needs to come to grips with, because the enemies of the Jewish people inside the Catholic church have already taken advantage of this problem. Nostra Aetate was passed by the Second Vatican Council, which made a number of other changes in church practices that have been blamed for the current crisis within the church.
Enemies of the Jewish people inside the church have started to take advantage of this reality. In 2010, E. Michael Jones, an inveterate antisemite who has repeatedly described the Jews as the source of all that is bad in the modern human condition, told a group of Catholics in Ireland that "the current scandals are being orchestrated by the church's traditional enemies — Protestants and Jews — in order to destroy traditional cultures and make the world safe for capitalism and the universal rule of mammon."
I hate to say it, but D'Costa's suggestion that the cavalry comprised of Catholic Zionists is coming to save the day seems just a bit too pat and optimistic.
Dexter Van Zile is Christian Media Analyst for the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (CAMERA).

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Monday Mingle – Week of April 8, 2013
Ok, so it has been forever since I've done a Monday Mingle and I miss it so much! I love getting to know other bloggers in the blogosphere and giving you (my readers) the chance to get to know me! So, here it is! Monday Mingle for the week of April 8, 2013!
You can participate in the Monday Mingle too! Just head over to Eighty MPH Mom and make a video answering the Get-to-know you questions on her Monday Mingle post and away you go! Happy Thursday everyone!
9 Responses to "Monday Mingle – Week of April 8, 2013"
Glad you clarified in a good way. Ha! I miss playing words with friends.
Yep! That's what it's like, well, at least where we shop! Whole Foods and PCC it's BYO bag or paper – with charge. Costco, we bring our own totes – the big ones LOL
You've met some fun people. It was good seeing you again! Have a good rest of your week!
It was great to "see" you! I love this idea – I may have to try it on my blog sometime. (Like I need one more thing to do, haha!) But you can't beat the personal aspect, as you said.
What fun! I will try to participate soon!
You go for vlogging!!!
Awesome, love seeing you, you always have so many wonderful things to share with us, it's great to see you in person.
I miss mingling. Good to see you here. I hope we run into each other at one of the amazing conferences too this year.
One day I start vlogging!
Stopping by to say hi from the Ultimate Blog Party!
I think the popular way to waste time is FB haha!
I love Vlogs too to see people and I too tend to talk with my hands a lot.
It was so great to see you mingle! I look forward to seeing you next week!
Yay I finally got the sound to work! It is so fun to see you again.
I hope our stores don't offer paper only – I like to have the option of both (I reuse them for different things).
That would be cool to meet Wayne!
Thanks for mingling – I hope you will mingle again next week!


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Chambers UK
"Always available and creative, David has the commercial and technical skills that every partner should have." "He is easy to deal with and wants to get a deal done, not make points for the sake of it." "David is incredibly commercial, highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable."
David O'Connor is a structured finance and securitisation partner in Mayer Brown's London office. He has represented lenders, arrangers, servicers, borrowers and investors in numerous financing transactions and restructurings involving commercial real estate debt in Europe. He works closely with hedge funds, private equity funds and investment banks on CMBS, RMBS and covered bond transactions. He also advises on whole business securitisations, trade receivables securitisations, warehouse lines and loan portfolio sale transactions (both distressed and performing).
Prior to joining Mayer Brown in 2013, David worked in the London and Tokyo offices of another major international law firm and also spent three years working as an investment banker in the European Commercial Real Estate Group at Deutsche Bank in London.
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The following is a representative sample of recent transactions.
CMBS Restructuring
- Acted for the Arrangers and Lead Managers on a €540 million CMBS transaction. The transaction is the securitisation of a loan which was used to fund Blackstone's €1.8 billion acquisition of Sponda which is Finland's largest real estate company. The transaction was the first ever CMBS out of Finland and the first ever dual EU and US risk retention compliant CMBS transaction.
- Numerous other borrowers and servicers on various other pan European CMBS restructurings (previous company).
- Advice to a sovereign on the establishment of a national "bad bank" (previous company).
- Acted for the Lead Managers in the £331.2 million auto loan securitisation issued by Globaldrive Auto Receivables UK 2018-A plc. The transaction involved the issuance by Globaldrive of £300 million of Class A Notes and £31.2 million of Class B Notes backed by a portfolio of UK retail auto hire purchase receivables, purchased by Globaldrive from FCE Bank plc, which is part of the Ford Motor Company. The notes were publicly listed on Euronext Dublin on 29 May 2018. We also represented Wells Fargo Trust Corporation Limited as Note Trustee and Security Trustee, Wells Fargo Bank International UC as Cash Manager and Elavon Financial Services DAC as Paying Agent and Registrar on the transaction.
- Several mortgage originators and investment banks on covered bond programme establishments and issuances.
- Various investment banks on establishments and issuances from standalone and master trust RMBS programmes.
General Structured Finance
- Various structured repo transactions involving RMBS collateral.
- A major hedge fund on the acquisition of a UK RMBS portfolio.
- A hedge fund on a loan portfolio acquisition.
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- Member of the Regulatory Committee of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council
- Band 3: Securitiation. David O'Connor has a strong ABS practice and is adept at handling a broad spectrum of asset classes, including esoteric assets. He is best known for work on real estate-related securitisation, notably advising banks on CMBS and RMBS transactions.
Band 5: Real Estate Finance. David O'Connor is frequently sought after by investment banks and funds to advise on a wide array of real estate financing and securitisation transactions. "Always available and creative, David has the commercial and technical skills that every partner should have." "He is easy to deal with and wants to get a deal done, not make points for the sake of it." "David is incredibly commercial, highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable." - Chambers UK 2024.
- Listed as a leading individual for Securitisation, 'David is excellent within the DCM market and he is also incredibly skilled in handling his team very well. He is a first-rate lawyer with an encyclopaedic knowledge in DCM products.' - Legal 500 2024.
- Band 3: Securitisation. David O'Connor has a strong ABS practice and is adept at handling a broad spectrum of asset classes, including esoteric assets. He is best known for work in real estate-related securitisation, notably advising banks on CMBS and RMBS transactions. "We always feel we're in good hands with David. He explains complex legal issues very simply and is always creative." "He is excellent with brand new issuers." - Chambers UK 2023.
- Listed as a key contact for Securitisation. He is a go-to lawyer for the largest and most prominent investment banks in the CMBS and RMBS market. - Legal 500 2023.
- Listed as a key contact for Real Estate Finance - Chambers UK 2022.
- Listed as a 'Leading individual' for Securitisation. 'The team is always available, very fast in the execution and with a commercial approach which is always very appreciated by the clients. Smart in finding solutions, they are technically above other foreign firms. In my opinion stand-out partners are Dominic Griffiths and David O'Connor.' - Legal 500 2022.
- Listed as a 'Leading individual' for Securitisation. - Legal 500 2021.
- David O'Connor has a strong ABS practice and is adept at handling a broad spectrum of asset classes, including esoteric assets. He is best known for work in real estate-related securitisation, notably advising banks on CMBS and RMBS transactions. "He has great market and technical knowledge and he is able to come up with practical solutions." "He offers really good, practical advice and anticipates the structuring opinions." "He is super approachable and is very client-focused." - Chambers UK 2021.
- Listed as a 'Leading Individual', David O'Connor is best known for work on real estate-related securitisations, notably advising banks on CMBS and RMBS transactions. Sources say he is "technically sound, commercial, personable, hard-working, pragmatic and creative."; David O'Connor is "proactive, knowledgeable, commercial and creative," remark clients. He advises a range of financial institutions as well as investors and borrowers on real estate finance matters. He is particularly noted for his experience handling securitisation and structuring matters. - Chambers UK 2020.
- Listed under 'Other key lawyers' the 'commercial' David O'Connor is also a key contact. He 'is very strong, always accessible, and has deep understanding of the important issues.' - Legal 500 2020, Property Finance.
- Listed under 'Other key lawyers' for Commercial Property, and Bank Lending - Legal 500 2020.
- Listed as a leading individual for Structured Products "David O'Connor is a brilliant partner. He is responsive and commercial and has great market and technical knowledge. He is very good at breaking down complex matters into a digestible form." "Kevin Hawken, David O'Connor and Merryn Craske are all highly responsive and effective communicators. They provide value-added and high-quality legal and regulatory analysis. They are also highly commercial." - Legal 500 2020.
- David O'Connor has a varied real estate finance practice, which includes experience in CMBS matters and mezzanine finance. Clients say: "He is very responsive, very commercial and very easy to get on with, which makes a big difference when doing deals." He is also described by sources as "a good technical lawyer who is client-friendly." - Chambers UK 2019, Real Estate Finance.
- David O'Connor is "technically excellent, extremely commercial, and understands the bigger picture," according to sources, who add that "he's ultra-responsive at any time." He is a particularly highly regarded adviser in the CMBS and RMBS markets. (Chambers UK 2019, Capital Markets: Structured Finance, Securitisation & Derivatives)
- The "very commercial and creative" David O'Connor has a "solid background across a number of different areas", although he is best-known for his real estate-related structured finance prowess. - Legal 500 2018 Bank Lending.
- Dominic Griffiths and David O'Connor, who has a broad-based securitisation practice but is best-known for CMBS and RMBS transactions, "are among the best lawyers on the street". - Legal 500 2018 Securitisation.
- David O'Connor advises clients on a broad range of property finance matters, including commercial-backed mortgage securitisations and loan origination. Clients praise his "very strong commercial acumen and good judgement." Sources praise David O'Connor's "broad background," saying: "He is a lawyer but he has worked in an investment bank on a securitisation desk so he gets the commercial considerations as well." He focuses his practice on advice relating to CMBS, among other securitisation transactions. - Chambers UK 2018.
- Clients note: "David O'Connor at Mayer Brown is a highly-skilled adviser. He has a real ability to help craft a deal and with good market contacts can really help pull things together. He is also keenly aware of the importance of competitive billing and provides real value for money. "David is an excellent deal lawyer. Highly responsive, enthusiastic and commercial with a deep industry knowledge. He has a great breadth of expertise, spanning both commercial real estate and securitisation". "Strong lawyer with good command of the law as well as pro-active and pragmatic attitude. This allows deals to get done, rather than to get talked about." "Excellent communication and very commercial." - IFLR 1000 2017.
- The "quick, technically superb" David O'Connor "always looks to protect clients' interests, pre-empts risky situations, and provides excellent advice". He is "a fantastic adviser with great market contacts; he really helps to get deals over the line with top-quality legal advice". Legal 500 2017.
- David O'Connor counts securitisation work as a mainstay of his practice, with regular work on ABS. Sources say: "He is very commercial and allows the client to focus on key issues so they don't have to deal with the technicalities." - Chambers UK 2017.
- "Strong, commercial partner" David O'Connor is "great at driving deals forward and can manage complex transactions with a quick timeline". "Responsive, commercial and hardworking" - Legal 500 2016.
- The "technically brilliant" David O'Connor "has a deep knowledge of the industry and the way the banking world works," according to one client - Chambers UK 2016.
- David O'Connor, who is "very commercial and excellent at driving complex transactions to completion", continues to build the firm's presence in CMBS, - Legal 500 2015.
- Ranked as "up and coming"; "he brings significant experience of advising on CMBS transactions". - Chambers UK 2014.


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Actuality of a protest by members of the NYC gay community over the filming of William Friedkin's <i>Cruising</i> on August 20, 1979. [Unidentified female protester] reports that the protest successfully blocked the film's crew from shooting on Christopher Street the previous night. Joe Simenyak[sp?] addresses the crowd and slams Mayor Ed Koch and his administration for not issuing any statements about the film. The group marches down Christopher Street to visit the Badlands and Ramrod, two bars that refused to cooperate with the filmmakers, proceeds up West Street to congregate in Sheridan Square, and then marches over to Koch's apartment on Washington Place. Protesters chant "Traitor!", "No more shit!", and "Gay people united will never be defeated!" Bill Wyatt talks to WBAI's David Wynyard about black and white cooperation in the protest. Photojournalist Peter Melillo from the Gay Switchboard talks about police injuring protesters the night before. Sue Cummings reports that one protester was hit by a light bulb thrown from a window.
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Carrying much load does feel like a burden, right? It is a big responsibility to drive your truck with many loads on the road. Well, if you do not want to feel that way, you can find a perfect solution here. A fifth wheel hitch can amazingly benefit you in this problem. Here we put a little light on how this product works.
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5th Wheel Hitches Reviewed
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1.B&W Companion RVK3500
B&W holds pride and confidence in being one of the most popular and leading companies that are manufacturing 5th wheel hitches. The high-quality material that this brand uses in making its equipment renders it to be one of the best. B&W team holds immense passion and determination to share the best services with the world. The B&W Companion RVK3500 is one of their most excellent products from the exceptional line-up they offer.
Whereas, moving to the brighter aspect of this hitcher, the captivating features that it possesses make it a must to have. So, without much delay, let us discuss all the positive points. The articulating head of this product makes it more functional and allows pivoting as well. Due to the installation of polyurethane bushings, you would get a pleasant and quiet functioning environment with this product. Unlike many other noisy options, this one will not irritate you with its noise at all. Installing and removing this unit is also easy.
Other than this, the latching handle with cam action provides you more ease in releasing even when you have parked the vehicle at an unleveled grounded location. Moreover, this hitcher comes with an option of three different vertical adjustments. You can choose the one that suits best to your requirements. You will be able to experience a smoother drive as it effectively eliminates the sloppiness. The under-bed mounting system is excellent and efficient. As it is built sturdy and with confidence, the company backs it with a lifetime warranty.
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|Articulating head
|Polyurethane bushings
|Cam action latching handle
|Three vertical adjustments
|Eliminates sloppiness
|Under-bed mounting system
|Easy installation and removal
|Sturdy and reliable
|Limited Lifetime Coverage
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2.Andersen Ultimate 3220
Andersen Manufacturing, Inc. has been involved in the industry for more than 50 years. They have developed from a single room shop in that period into a successful manufacturing company spread upon 102,000 square feet. They are based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their capabilities include premium quality metal machining. The detailed architecture, prompt production times, quality products, and fantastic customer service are all contributing to make this brand one of the top-ranked.
While, if we take a look at the positive end of this product, numerous qualities that it holds make it worth having. Firstly, the Andersen Ultimate 3220 is light in weight. You won't have to make much effort while carrying it. The greaseless couple ensures that you enjoy a stain and dirt free experience with this unit. Moreover, you can adjust the height of this device accordingly to your will as it comes with three different settings for adjusting the height.
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|Greaseless couple
|Three height adjustments
|Easy installation
|Smooth and quiet
|Not too strong
|Can easily break
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3.Reese 18K
The Reese brand was founded in 1952 and has become a household name in the towing industry. Reese has become the brand of choice of validated concepts that meet industry standards, where success is the priority. Reese's core product line is the heavy-duty fifth wheels, which provide the weekend warriors and experienced campers with secure towing. Coupled with the Reese weight distribution systems for controlling sway, this brand's product line makes peace of mind easy to achieve.
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As it comes with a four-way head pivot system, you will get the maximum flexibility out of this. You can easily drive across the roads with this unit mounted on your vehicle as it will carry the weight efficiently on those sharp turns as well. Another plus point is that it comes pre-assembled and is very easy to install. With the jaw contact design, the grip of this hitch is perfect for supporting the weight. Moreover, the kingpin indicator provides you much convenience as well. The premium quality is coupled with durable functioning, makes it one of a kind.
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|18,000 lbs. Capacity
|Lockable extended handle
|Wider footprint
|Four-way head pivot
|Easy installation
|Increased jaw contact design
|Premium quality
|Durable functioning
|Kingpin indicator
|Paint does not last long
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CURT, a brand of the CURT Group, provides a complete range of towing products and is the leading producer of custom-fit trailer hitches made in the USA. Today they deliver the widest selection of custom-fit hitches for almost every road user. At CURT, they continue to set the benchmark for fabrication skills, product quality, and safety testing in the sector. For everything from cutting edge design software to automated robotic welding to innovative finishing techniques, they employ advanced technology.
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|Coupling indicator
|Three-position indicator
|Tested for safety
|Spherical axial bearing
|Lockable handle
|Quick installation
|Wide, self-aligning head
|Easy to use
|Versatile fit
|Arms wear out pretty soon
|Relatively expensive
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5.B&W Patriot 18K
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|Fully articulating head
|Three vertical adjustments
|Cam Action Handle
|Easy to use
|Easy to install
|Relatively expensive
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6.Pulliam Enterprises 2900
For well over 40 years, Pulliam Industries, Inc. has been constructing and producing exceptional hitches. They are recognized as the leading innovator in fifth wheel hitch design and manufacturing, short-bed truck hitches, and travel trailer hitches. The products that this brand produces reflect the passion and hard work that the team puts in while manufacturing these products. Pulliam Enterprises 2900 is known as one of the most brilliant ensembles of this organization's vast line-up.
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|20,000 lbs. capacity
|Fully automatic slide
|Dual articulating head
|Locking jaw
|Highly stable
|Latch handle locks automatically
|Tight-fitting parts
|Height is not adjustable
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7.PullRite 2700
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While on the positive side of the PullRite 2700 5th wheel hitch, many commendable factors are also present. The 16,000 lbs of capacity that it holds make it worth the cost. The fully automatic slide of this hitch makes it adjust according to the situation, making you feel reliable concerning your load. Moreover, this product offers the best stability, and you can easily turn the sharp points with it.
The dual articulating head makes this product freely moving and flexible. With the help of the locking jaws, a firm grip holds your load across the road. As the latch handle locks automatically, the unit gives you a high sense of security. Apart from all this, the PullRite 2700 hitch comes pre-assembled, so you do not need to waste your time on that as well.
All in all, the PullRite 2700 is a combination of some odds and some plus points. You have to assess your own needs and choose likewise. As far as the rice is concerned, it is pretty high and may put pressure on your pocket.
|16,000 lbs capacity
|Fully automatic slide
|Dual articulating head
|Locking jaw
|Latch handle locks automatically
|Comes fully assembled
|Hitching and unhitching is hard
|Poor customer service
|Inconsistent durability
|No height adjustment options
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8.Reese 16K
Originally established in 1952, the Reese brand has become a megastar within the towing community. Reese has become amongst the most favorite brands for established products that follow international standards, where quality is the prime concern. Reese's main line of products is the heavy-duty fifth wheels that provide safe towing for the amateurs and experienced towers. The product line of this company, combined with Reese weight distribution systems for managing sway, allows reassurance convenient to attain.
However, on the brighter end, the brilliant specs that it includes make it immensely popular and efficient. As far as the performance of this hitch is concerned, there is nothing that lacks in that domain. The pivot system makes it deliver you a smoother and better experience, even at sites where the ground is not leveled or is bumpy. Moreover, 16,000 lbs. the capacity of this unit allows carrying heavy weights easily.
With the mechanism featured in this product, the towing is made much easier and convenient. You can also adjust the levels of height with this hitch as it offers you different setting levels for the adjustability. The two-jaw-locking system makes the unit grip your load more firmly. Other than this, with the help of a one-leg stand, the makers have also improved Reese 16K's stability.
In a nutshell, the brilliant features of the Reese 16K hitch render it to top the charts and present an appealing impression towards the public. However, the flaws that it holds may also put the have an impact on some people, but considering the price and functionality of this unit, it can undoubtedly prove its services for you.
|16,000 lbs. Capacity
|Pivot system
|Easier towing
|Different adjustment levels for height
|Two-jaw locking system
|Locking jaw handle
|Low price
|Improved stability
|Relatively hard installation
|Rail kit has to be bought separately
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9.Pro Series 20K
Pro Series offers the best qualities and is one of the largest towing marketing product lines. A diverse product selection including fifth wheels, goosenecks, weight distribution devices, receiver hitches, jacks, pairs, winches, trailer brake controls, truck breakaway systems, and freight protection are just a few of the items available. The line of products Pro Series is produced by the industry's best stars and creates a harmony between high performance and low price.
So, as far as the upside of the Pro Series 20K is concerned, the notable features include the lightweight nature of this unit. It will not give you that bulky or heavy feeling at all. But, one major thing that deserves applause is the fact that even after being light in weight, it is sturdy enough to last longer than the rivals. The easy installation allows you to avoid all the irritating hindrance that people are likely to face while doing such tasks.
Other than all these beneficial points, the Pro Series 20K fifth wheel hitch also ensures that you enjoy a smoother and quiet drive. In this way, you do not get irritated and enjoy your roadside experience. The security that this hitch offers is optimal. As it comes with an affordable price tag, you will not have to alter your budget to get it.
The Pro Series 20K is a perfect option to get all the desired specs and optimal efficiency. With the affordable cost, sturdy body, efficient performance, and ease of use, this product are topping the charts in the market. If you are looking for an all-rounder option, this one can prove the best.
|Light in weight
|Easy to operate
|Easy to install
|Ensures smoother ride
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CURT, a CURT Corporation label, provides a full variety of towing accessories and is the leading supplier of custom-fit trailer attachments manufactured in the USA. Currently, they offer the largest range of personalized-fit hitches for virtually any road user. At CURT, they keep setting the standard for business engineering expertise, product quality, and safety testing. They use advanced technology for everything from trimming-edge design software to automated robotic welding to creative coating techniques.
However, when it comes to the upside of the CURT Q24 5th wheel hitch, there are plenty of appealing features that make it retain a high position in the industry. First of all, the quiet nature of this device is a huge plus point as you will never get irritated with the noisy environment. With the spherical axial bearing featured in this model, it can easily turn in any direction. For the sake of perfect lubrication, it has three integrated grease fittings installed.
Other than this, the CRUT Q24 comes with three-position indicators. These indicators help you to easily couple this device. The easy operation eliminates all the hindrances, unlike many other products of the same domain. With the lockable handle, it ensures that you get a secure and reliable feel. Moreover, it has also passed safety tests, which makes it even more reliable. The dual jaws provide a firm and safe grip as well.
All in all, this 5th wheel hitch by CURT is a wonderful ensemble that offers worth having features. From security to convenience, it is exceptional to provide you all the facilities. However, the fact that it is inconsistent makes you think a bit deeper before buying. If the company had stood behind its product, it would have been doing amazing ever since in the market.
|Spherical axial bearing
|3 integrate grease fittings
|3-position indicator
|Easy to operate
|Lockable handle
|Secure mounting
|Dual jaws
|Easy coupling
|Tested for safety
|Poor customer service
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Fifth Wheel Hitch Buyer's Guide
It may seem a little difficult to search for the right 5th wheel hitch. Nevertheless, the entire process can be modified and made more seamless with the right solution. Your purpose should be to spend a great deal of time investigating and evaluating options. Don't hurry to make sure you get amazing outcomes while making your decision.
It's best to evaluate and deeply compare some of the top-ranked 5th wheel hitches so you can choose a style that suits you perfectly. By weighing certain important factors, you may also have a higher chance of making a reasonable choice. All of these important characteristics are mentioned below:
A factor of primary importance to consider while getting your hands on a new 5th wheel hitch is the ease that it offers for installation purposes. Struggle-free installation and removal are both extremely important as it saves you both time and energy.
Another reason for the importance of this point is that while installing, you can also damage your vehicle. Wouldn't it be the worst possible thing? To avoid such problems, try to follow the instructions, or if you find it hard, get a professional to do it.
Weight Capacity
One of the many essential factors to consider when hunting for a premium-quality hitch is the weight capability of your requirement. It is literally a crucial aspect that you need to bear in mind when making your decision. Try to ensure you pick a hitch that has enough power or weight-carrying capability to carry the truck.
Remember that the use of a small weight capacity hitch could end up causing it to crack when you're on the road, leading to major traffic incidents. Many of the dependable 5th wheel-hitch options currently tag their capacity to carry weight if you got a big trailer, a hitch that features a 20,000-lb. of weighing capacity will suit you.
This is also beneficial to take your fifth wheel hitch mounting technique into account. In fact, the rail system is the classic mounting style for the hitch. But you can also find other versions, such as the under-the-bed system, which are suitable for many other mounting configurations.
Some 5th wheel hitches also use designed brackets as a means of ensuring a smoother and more reliable mount. Check out for the different mounting types or modifications that can give you the utmost convenience, along with outstanding performance while on the route.
One crucial consideration is its cost while purchasing a 5th wheel brace. Make a conscious effort to compare a particular hitch's features with its actual price, so you'll know if it really is worth buying. When evaluating the price of the different hitches, bear in mind that the heavier the weight rating is, the greater its cost. Most of USA & EURO made brands are the best on the market.
If you have a truck weighing more than 25,000 lbs, then it's best to choose a hitch that includes a single jaw style. What's positive about this configuration is that when working with heavy loads, it provides a more comfortable hold while also providing incredible functionality.
The slipping hitch is another essential feature/element to remember. It is a critical function, particularly if the best fifth wheel hitch for short bed trucks is what you are searching for, specifically one which is around 6 feet or less in length.
With the support of the slipping hook, the possibility of the truck bumping the car in the event of sharp turns can be reduced It also operates by slipping in the truck bed back and forth, thereby giving a more desirable trip in case you go straight while also having an optimum turning angle in case you move.
Pivot system allows you to pull the truck, even if you're getting a steep or hilly section. Note, however, that this hitch does not provide a swiveling alternative, which implies that when you are exposed to bumpy paths, you must be extra cautious.
If you want the hitch's mobility to be maximized, then make sure it uses a 4-pivot system. Your truck will feel the flexibility of traveling sideways with the help of this device.
The Conclusion
Concluding all the critical factors, it is of vital importance that you pay special attention to every small and big detail of the product while purchasing. All the features come with some pros and cons. Check for the one that suits your needs best and choose in accordance. From capacity or power to installation and mounting style, each detail plays an important role in making the product worthwhile.


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Students simulate poverty, learn about socioeconomic challenges
What if you had to choose between feeding your family and keeping the power on in your home? What if you lost your job and spent hours, days and even weeks trying to figure out how to receive assistance to help keep a roof over your family's head?
Students in the Georgia Southern University College of Education were asked to put themselves in scenarios like these during a recent poverty simulation hosted by the College's faculty and staff.
Education majors were required to complete this role play activity as a part of a cultural issues course in order to expose student teachers to the low socioeconomic challenges many of their K-12 students experience.
"It is important that as teachers we look deeper into why a student did not complete an assignment or falls asleep in class rather than assuming a student is lazy or otherwise unengaged," said Michelle Reidel, Ph.D., professor of middle grades and secondary education. "We need to understand that problems in the classroom are not always a direct result of a student's desire to learn. There are external factors that could be playing a role in their performance or behavior. We have to consider that not all students are having their basic needs met at home."
Scott Beck, Ph.D., associate professor of middle grades and secondary education, added, "Teachers need to understand that students' families are working hard to meet those basic needs, but face confusing, contradictory and problematic choices every day."
Participants in the simulation were assigned to family units of varying structure and provided with roles and scenarios unique to each family. They were asked to attempt to provide for all the basic needs of their families, including maintaining a residence, keeping the utilities on, feeding each member of the family daily and ensuring they covered loan payments as well as miscellaneous costs such as health and transportation.
Joey Shaffer, a senior middle grades education major, was assigned the role of a boyfriend who was attempting to take care of his girlfriend and their infant child.
"I had to work and hand over all the money to my girlfriend to try to pay the bills," said Shaffer. "There was nothing left each week. I've lived some hard times myself, and it's important that we think about how this would affect our students. They would be exhausted by this."
Amber Culver, senior elementary education major, was given the role of a 42-year-old father with a wife, three children and a grandchild on the way. Culver's scenario included that her character had lost his job and unemployment payments were no longer available.
"To be honest, even though it was just a simulation, it was very hard and very stressful," said Culver. "There were times I felt like less of a person. I wanted to cry, and I even considered leaving the family so there would be one less mouth to feed."
Culver said she often found herself relying on the 8- and 10-year-old children to take care of themselves because the wife and teenager needed to work to support the family.
"There were times that my brain would just freeze, and I thought, 'I don't even know what I should or would do,'" she added. "This activity put me in a real-life situation where I can relate more to my students. I want to let those students know that I will be there for them and know the resources they might be able to utilize."
The poverty simulation was hosted for approximately 70 undergraduate education majors and Master of Arts in Teaching graduate students. The College is planning to host the activity every semester.
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Monday, January 21, 2008
An award and some heart
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Archived: COSEWIC press release: November 2011
Press Release
Species with Small Geographic Distributions at Risk in Canada
At the recent COSEWIC (Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada) meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, November 21-25, 2011, the conservation status of 23 Canadian wildlife species was assessed and species with small geographic ranges were most at risk. Several species of plants, a moss, a mollusc, two arthropod, a fish, an amphibian, two bird, and two mammal species were assessed as Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern in Canada and illustrated the particular vulnerability of species with small geographic ranges.
Canada's Global Responsibility for Two Northern Species
The Yukon Draba, a small plant in the mustard family, and Collared Pika, a pint-sized herbivorous mammal related to rabbits and hares, are survivors from glacial times. The Yukon Draba, which is found only in Canada, occupies less than five square kilometres in southwestern Yukon. The habitat for this plant comprises ancient beaches formed by retreating glacial lakes. These habitats are threatened by degradation from road construction associated with mining, logging, and recreational activities. As a result of these threats, COSEWIC assigned a status of Endangered to Yukon Draba. While more widespread, the Collared Pika also occurs in a restricted habitat type - scattered small boulder fields in alpine meadows of mountainous regions of Yukon, Northwest Territories, and northern British Columbia. The effects of climate change on Collared Pika threaten its persistence and resulted in a status of Special Concern.
More than half of the global population of the Collared Pika occurs in Canada; hence, and as with the Yukon Draba, the persistence of this species depends on its protection in Canada.
Distinctive Beetle Lost from Canada
The American Burying Beetle is recognizable because of its large size and striking orange-black colouration. This beetle is also remarkable because adults care for their offspring by burying and defending an animal carcass that serves as a food for young beetles. This species was once found in southern Ontario and much of eastern North America, but has now disappeared from most of its former range. This species has not been seen in Canada since 1972; consequently, COSEWIC assessed American Burying Beetle as Extirpated.
Threats Faced by Multiple Plants Exacerbated by Their Small Geographic Distributions
Three species of plants, Eastern Baccharis in Nova Scotia, Bluehearts in Ontario, and False Hop Sedge in Ontario and Québec have extremely limited geographic distributions in Canada, each occupying less than 100 square kilometres of habitat. These small distributions, coupled with relatively small population sizes, make each species especially vulnerable to ongoing threats such as habitat loss and degradation and invasive plants. For example, threats to False Hop Sedge include land drainage from agricultural activities, and the invasive Reed Canary Grass. Consequently, COSEWIC assessed Eastern Baccharis as Threatened and Bluehearts and False Hop Sedge as Endangered.
Member of Ancient Line of Frogs is Another Amphibian at Risk
The Coastal Tailed Frog is one of only two species within a distinctive family of frogs whose closest relatives live in New Zealand. In Canada, the species is found only in coastal mountain ranges of British Columbia and requires cool, clear streams for breeding. COSEWIC assigned a Special Concern status to Coastal Tailed Frog because it is susceptible to the effects of logging and road construction, it produces few offspring, and because a fungal disease that has been linked to global declines in frogs has recently been discovered in Coastal Tailed Frogs.
Rare Grassland Mammal Facing New Threats
The Black-tailed Prairie Dog is a burrowing and colony-forming member of the squirrel family and is confined to only 12 square kilometres of grassland habitat in southern Saskatchewan. Initially assessed as Special Concern by COSEWIC in 2000, increasing threats posed by droughts and a bacterial disease could rapidly eradicate this species. The recent re-introduction of another species at risk, the Black-footed Ferret, into Grasslands National Park adds an interesting twist. The ferret preys on Black-tailed Prairie Dogs, and the fates of the two species are therefore intertwined. For the Black-tailed Prairie Dog, the combination of its restricted distribution and such serious threats resulted in an assessment of Threatened.
North Pacific Spiny Dogfish: Another Example of Worldwide Threats to Sharks
Up to one-third of the world's shark species are at some level of risk, largely from overexploitation. The North Pacific Spiny Dogfish joins eight other species of sharks already assessed as at risk in Canada. This species, found in coastal waters of British Columbia, is a distinctive looking small shark notable for its extraordinarily long pregnancies of up to two years. The existence of a commercial fishery, continuing uncertainty about population trends, and low population recovery potential motivated a status designation of Special Concern for the North Pacific Spiny Dogfish.
Survey Efforts Reveal New Records and a Brighter Outlook for a Lichen and Plant
The Ghost Antler Lichen and Hairy Prairie-clover were previously assessed by COSEWIC. Expanded survey efforts spurred by these assessments resulted in the discovery of additional sites for Ghost Antler Lichen, and a population size ten times larger than previous estimates for the Hairy Prairie-clover. This new survey information was a key factor that led to improved status designations of Not at Risk for Ghost Antler Lichen and Special Concern for Hairy Prairie-clover. Threats such as climate change, habitat alterations, and invasive species remain important concerns for the latter species.
Next Meeting
COSEWIC's next scheduled wildlife species assessment meeting will be held in Kananaskis, AB, in April 2012.
About COSEWIC
COSEWIC assesses the status of wild species, subspecies, varieties, or other important units of biological diversity, considered to be at risk in Canada. To do so, COSEWIC uses scientific, Aboriginal traditional and community knowledge provided by experts from governments, academia and other organizations. Summaries of assessments are currently available to the public on the COSEWIC website (www.cosewic.gc.ca) and will be submitted to the Federal Minister of the Environment in late summer 2012 for listing consideration under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). At that time, the full status reports and status appraisal summaries will be publicly available on the Species at Risk Public Registry (www.sararegistry.gc.ca).
There are now 640 wildlife species in various COSEWIC risk categories, including 281 Endangered, 158 Threatened, 177 Special Concern, and 24 Extirpated (i.e. no longer found in the wild in Canada). In addition to these wildlife species that are in COSEWIC risk categories, there are 14 wildlife species that are Extinct.
COSEWIC comprises members from each provincial and territorial government wildlife agency, four federal entities (Canadian Wildlife Service, Parks Canada Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and the Canadian Museum of Nature), three Non-government Science Members, and the Co-chairs of the Species Specialist and the Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Subcommittees.
Definition of COSEWIC terms and risk categories:
- Wildlife Species:
- A species, subspecies, variety, or geographically or genetically distinct population of animal, plant or other organism, other than a bacterium or virus, that is wild by nature and is either native to Canada or has extended its range into Canada without human intervention and has been present in Canada for at least 50 years.
- Extinct (X):
- A wildlife species that no longer exists.
- Extirpated (XT)*:
- A wildlife species that no longer exists in the wild in Canada, but exists elsewhere.
- Endangered (E)*:
- A wildlife species facing imminent extirpation or extinction.
- Threatened (T)*:
- A wildlife species that is likely to become endangered if nothing is done to reverse the factors leading to its extirpation or extinction.
- Special Concern (SC)*:
- A wildlife species that may become threatened or endangered because of a combination of biological characteristics and identified threats.
- Not At Risk (NAR):
- A wildlife species that has been evaluated and found to be not at risk of extinction given the current circumstances.
- Data Deficient (DD):
- A category that applies when the available information is insufficient (a) to resolve a wildlife species' eligibility for assessment or (b) to permit an assessment of the wildlife species' risk of extinction.
*denotes a COSEWIC risk category
Dr. Marty L. Leonard
For general inquiries
COSEWIC Secretariat
For inquiries on terrestrial mammals:
Dr. Graham Forbes
For inquiries on birds:
Jon McCracken
For inquiries on amphibians and reptiles:
Dr. Kristiina Ovaska
For inquiries on marine fishes:
Alan F. Sinclair
For inquiries on arthropods
Dr. Paul Catling
For inquiries on molluscs
Dr. Dwayne Lepitzki
For inquiries on plants:
Bruce Bennett
For inquiries on mosses and lichens:
Dr. David H. S. Richardson
|For inquiries on Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge:
Dr. Donna Hurlburt
Telephone: (902) 532-1341
Fax: (902) 532-1341
Further details on all wildlife species assessed, and the reasons for designations, can be found on the COSEWIC website at: www.cosewic.gc.ca
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Cape Verde Islands by Reise Know-How Verlag
Road map insets of Santiago, Maio, Brava, Fogo and Boa Vista islands, with inset of location diagram. On reverse road map inset of Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, Branco, Razo, Sal and Sao Nicolau islands. Place names on reverse of main maps accompanies all island insets. Waterproof and tear-resistant.
- Product Number: 2030225M
- Product Code: RKH_CAPE_VERD
- Year of Publication: 2012
- Folded Size: 10.24 x 4.720 inches
- Unfolded Size: 15.35 x 35.04 inches
- Map type: Folded Map
- Geographical region: Cape Verde


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At Pacific Standard, Katie Kilkenny interviews Brian Reed, the host of the popular investigative podcast, S-Town, from the producers of Serial and This American Life. Reed shares his perspective on his approach to reporting the story. He relates how he earned the trust of the people he interviewed (the story takes place in Bibb County, Alabama — a poor and rural part of the state not used to outsiders) and his thoughts on reporting on someone after they have died. Warning: the interview contains spoilers.
I did find, in general, with some people down there, the "fuck it" attitude that I talk about in the story applied to talking to me. They got a kick out of me being there and having a reporter interested in their lives. That can be a lot of things — it can be annoying and it can be overwhelming, but it can also be validating to have someone listen to you as long as you want to talk, and listening to your every word, which I would do a lot of times. Otherwise it can be fun, and add some spice into your otherwise normal day, when you have this guy with a microphone following you around, and it's funny. I think all of those were present in these relationships.


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What is Down syndrome?
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a disorder in which a person has an extra 21st chromosome. One in every eight hundred children has Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome experience delays in physical and intellectual development. Their average height is often less than other children of their age. They might have a lower than average thinking ability, poor muscle tone, and joint weakness. They often crawl, stand, and walk later than many other children of their age. Just like other children, they will look like you or other members of your family. However, in addition, children with Down syndrome often have slanted eyes, a flat nose, and a small chin. They may also have a tongue that appears to stick out, a single line in their palm, and an extra space between their first and second toe. Children with the Syndrome are known to be very happy, loving, and playful. Although Down syndrome is an extra challenge that your child may have, it is important to remember that still like other children, he/she has his/her own strengths. Down syndrome cannot be cured. However, many children with Down syndrome go on to learn how to be independent in many life skills. Our job, as parents and caregivers, is to provide them with the support to do exactly that.
What causes Down syndrome?
Down syndrome is a genetic condition – this means it is something your child is born with. It is s chromosomal condition. Chromosomes are present in all cells of your body. While the normal chromosome number in all of us is 46 (23 pairs), people with Down syndrome have 47 (an extra 21st chromosome), so nothing you did or did not do as parents caused this condition. Certain blood tests done during pregnancy (Triple Marker Test) can help your doctor to suspect Down syndrome. However, it is not 100% accurate. The risks of having a baby with Down syndrome increase with the mother's age. About 75% of children with Down syndrome, however, are born to young mothers.
What kind of therapy does my child need?
Although Down syndrome cannot be cured, the child with Down syndrome can make good progress in all areas of development with good therapy and support from you. Therapies often include Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Special education, and special attention in school.
Speech Therapy: Children with Down syndrome often speak late. When they start speaking, they often seem to understand more than what they are able to express (expressive speech delays). They may also have difficulties in clarity. A speech therapist will help your child to communicate clearly and speak more fluently. Therapists often teach additional ways like signs to children with Down syndrome to help them communicate.
Physiotherapy: Children with Down syndrome have hypotonia, which means that their muscle tone is less, making them appear loose or floppy. . This affects the ability of children with Down syndrome to support themselves and acquire motor skills like crawling, standing and walking. In physiotherapy, the emphasis is on overcoming weakness and learning gross motor skills.
Occupational Therapy: An occupational therapist will help your child develop basic skills needed for daily living such as holding a toothbrush, getting dressed, feeding, etc. In addition, they help children with working on developing fine motor and visuo-perceptual skills like those needed for playing, reading and writing.
Ask your child's doctor about what kind of treatments will help your child the most. Playing with your child can be very effective therapy as well!
Choosing the right therapist – Pick a therapist who is willing to help you work with your child at home. Remember, you are your child's best therapist because you know her the best. Ask your child's therapist to teach you strategies that you can use in your own home to help your child. A good therapist will recognize that children learn best through play, and your child should enjoy the therapy
What other health problems can Down syndrome cause?
Children with Down syndrome are more likely to have certain health problems. When your child is first diagnosed with Down syndrome the doctor may ask you to get some tests done to look for heart problems, thyroid problems, hearing loss and vision problems. Some tests such as the blood tests for thyroid problems may need to be done on a yearly basis. Check in with your doctor regularly. Children with Down syndrome can have problems such as low weight and poor height when they are young. They are more likely to develop obesity when they are older. However, if you make sure your child is active and eats healthy food, this can be prevented. Children with Down syndrome may also be prone to problems like constipation, and allergies, both of which can be easily treated.
What kind of school can my child attend?
Choosing the right school depends on your child's skills, strengths, and level of need. There are two types of schools that your child can attend: regular, inclusive school (school is supportive of children with varying needs) or special school (school specifically for special needs children). Both have their pluses and minuses, but children with DS are often able to learn well in an inclusive school. Availability of an inclusive school is often a problem in India. As children with Down syndrome often have intellectual limitations, direct instruction in short periods of time along with smaller chunks of activities will help to support learning. It will help to introduce new material slowly, sequentially and in a step-by-step fashion. Encouraging your child by praising and rewarding his efforts is the best way to get her to learn.
How can I help my child?
Helping your child grow up feeling positive about herself is the most important thing that you can do as a parent to help your child. Playing and interacting with your baby, and encouraging everyone in the family to do the same, will help develop her mind and body. The most important thing to do is to make your baby feel that she has a loving family.
Sometimes the demands of your child's medical or developmental needs may be overwhelming. It is important that you and your spouse take care of yourself. Parental depression can be a major hurdle in the development of a child. Talking to other families and making sure you take time of to do things for yourself are very important. Seek support from your family and friends. If you feel you need professional support do not hesitate to ask your doctor for a referral to a counselor or mental health professional.


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Focus World's RAW director Julia Ducournau awarded top festival prize at Monster Fest 2016, The Golden Monster.
RAW, THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE and More Win at Monster Fest 2016
Monster Fest, one of Australia's best genre fests, wrapped up this past weekend and with it some awards love to some of the many great films to grace our genre-loving screens this year. Raw, Julia Ducournau's debut feature and a big hit on the festival circuit, won both the top Golden Monster Award, and the award for Best FX. Australian filmSafe Neigbourhood, also won two awards, for Best Australian film and Best Male Performance for Levi Miller; and A Dark Song won double, for Best Cinematography and Best Score.
The features jury, consisting of Fantastic Fest head programmer Evrim Ersoy, filmmaker Donna McRae and longtime screen critic Simon Foster awarded the festival's top prize, The Golden Monster, to Julia Ducournau's Raw, with Ducournau in person to accept her award, beautifully designed and sculpted by Rain Gidley Studios. Raw also walked away with an honour for best FX. "Raw is a tour de force of invention, innovation and storytelling," says juror Donna McRae, "A film that celebrates appetite and difference."
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During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday February 11th. On that date the moon is located near the sun and is invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent will rise during the early morning hours but will not cause any interference to viewing meteor activity as long as it is kept out of one's field of view while observing. The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is near 3 as seen from mid-northern latitudes and 4 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S). For morning observers, the estimated total hourly rates should be near 8 as seen from mid-northern latitudes (45N) and 15 as seen from tropical southern locations (25S). The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness, and experience in watching meteor activity. Morning rates are slightly reduced during this period due to moonlight. Note that the hourly rates listed below are estimates as viewed from dark sky sites away from urban light sources. Observers viewing from urban areas will see less activity as only the brighter meteors will be visible from such locations.
The radiant (the area of the sky where meteors appear to shoot from) positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning February 6/7. These positions do not change greatly day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period. Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot outwards from the radiant, so it is best to center your field of view so that the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a shower member) or in another direction if it is sporadic. Meteor activity is not seen from radiants that are located far below the horizon. The positions below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension (celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further down the list rise later in the night.
These sources of meteoric activity are expected to be active this week.
The Anthelion (ANT) radiant is active from a position located at 10:04 (151) +12. This position lies in western Leo, just west of the 1st magnitude star known as Regulus (alpha Leonis). This radiant is a very large oval some thirty degrees wide by fifteen degrees high. Activity from this radiant can appear from more than one constellation., This week these meteors can also be seen from eastern Cancer as well as western Leo. The position listed here is for the center of the radiant. This radiant is best placed near 01:00 Local Standard Time (LST) when it lies on the meridian and is highest in the sky. Rates at this time should be near 2 per hour as seen from the northern hemisphere and 1 per hour as seen from south of the equator. With an entry velocity of 30 km/sec., the average Anthelion meteor would be of slow velocity.
The December Leonis Minorids (DLM) are a shower of long duration active from December 1 through February 10th. Maximum occurred near December 20th. The radiant is currently located at 13:34 (204) +09. This position lies in northern Virgo, 6 degrees southeast of the 3rd magnitude star known as Vindemiatrix (epsilon Virginis). These meteors are best seen near 0500 LST when the radiant lies highest above the horizon. Current hourly rates are expected to be near less than 1 no matter your location. At 63 km/sec. the December Leonis Minorids produce mostly swift meteors.
The alpha Centaurids (ACE) are active from February 3-20, with maximum activity occurring on February 9th. The radiant is currently located at 13:54 (208) -58. This position lies in southeastern Centaurus, 3 degrees northwest of the 1st magnitude star known as Hadar (beta Centauri). Due to the southern declination of this radiant, these meteors are not well seen in the northern hemisphere. Current hourly rates are expected to be less than 1 as seen from the northern hemisphere and near 3 as seen from the mid-southern hemisphere. These meteors are best seen near 05:00 LST when the radiant lies highest above the horizon. At 56 km/sec. the alpha Centaurids would produce mostly swift meteors.
The pi Hydrids (PIH) were discovered in Dr. Peter Jenniskens and mentioned in his book Meteor Showers and their Parent Comets. Studies of the IMO video database by Sirko Molau and Juergen Rendtel confirmed the existence of this shower. These meteors are active from February 3-9, which maximum activity occurring on the 6th. At maximum, the radiant is located at 14:00 (210) -21. This area of the sky is located in extreme southeastern Virgo, 6 degrees northwest of the 3rd magnitude star known as Pi Hydrae. These meteors are best seen during the last dark hour prior to dawn when the radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky. Rates at maximum are expected to be near 1 per hour as seen from the northern hemisphere. Rates as seen from the southern hemisphere could reach 2 per hour at maximum. These meteors are visible over most of the Earth, with the southern hemisphere having slightly better viewing conditions. At 55 km/sec. the Pi Hydrids would produce mostly swift meteors.
As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see approximately 6 sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near 2 per hour. As seen from the tropical southern latitudes (25S), morning rates would be near 11 per hour as seen from rural observing sites and 3 per hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would see activity between the listed figures. Morning rates are slightly reduced due to moonlight.
The list below offers the information from above in tabular form. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning except where noted in the shower descriptions.
|RA (RA in Deg.) DEC
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|Anthelion (ANT)
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|2 – 1
|December Leonis Minorids (DLM)
|Dec 20
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|alpha Centaurids (ACE)
|Feb 09
|13:54 (208) -58
|<1 – 3
|pi Hydrids (PIH)
|Feb 06
|14:00 (210) -21
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- It still has millions of subscribers, generates a decent chunk of cash and is reporting solid sales growth, but the warning signs are there. If Netflix doesn't watch out, it could be the next AOL.
Netflix (NFLX) used to be Wall Street's favorite momentum tech stock. Not anymore. Shares have plunged 52% year-to-date, and with good reason.
This isn't a case of Netflix not being able to live up to lofty expectations. It is facing serious challenges. Hence the AOL (AOL) comparison.
The significant price hike for customers that want access to both DVDs and online video streaming caused the faces of many consumers to turn redder than a Netflix envelope. Customers aren't just taking to Twitter and Facebook to complain: They are actually cutting ties with Netflix.
Netflix announced Monday that it lost about 800,000 subscribers in the third quarter. That is terrible news for a company that investors had been buying on the hope that subscriber growth would continue for a long time.
Price hikes may be necessary to deal with drastically increased costs. Netflix has to find a way to justify the money it spends on content licensing deals if it wants to still be able to offer its customers the movies and TV shows they want.
Netflix also has ambitious growth plans internationally, and said earlier this week that it will lose money for the next few quarters as a result.
It may also be the case that, for the long-term, it's better (i.e. more profitable) to have fewer subscribers paying more a month than continually adding customers that only sign up for the cheapest plans.
But I can't help think that the decision to raise prices so drastically -- $15.98 a month to have DVDs and streaming is a 60% jump -- is eerily similar to the moves AOL made in the early part of the 2000s. (Those Naughty Aughties!)
Of course, prices hikes weren't the only thing that hurt AOL. It languished for years as a subsidiary of Time Warner (TWX, Fortune 500). The 2001 AOL-Time Warner deal is still viewed as one of the worst corporate mergers ever. Time Warner, the parent company of CNNMoney, finally (and mercifully) spun-off AOL in 2009.
But just as AOL faced a major identity crisis while trying to morph from a stodgy 20th century Internet access company to a cool content provider -- one that lasts to this day -- Netflix also can't figure out what it wants to be when it grows up.
How else to explain Netflix's ill-fated decision to rebrand its DVD business Qwikster in September, only to hastily abandon the plan a few weeks later?
Now don't get me wrong. Netflix has a lot going for it, and the worst may be over for the stock in the short-term. Shares now trade at just 14 times 2012 earnings estimates. (Of course, those estimates may be still too high.)
When I asked my Twitter followers a few days ago if they thought Netflix would be the next AOL, several rushed to Netflix's defense.
Netflix now has a market value of just $4 billion. To put that in perspective, Twitter follower Jesse Houston pointed out that it's only $2 billion more than online music service Pandora (P), which has yet to make a profit.
"$NFLX has shown much more innovation than $AOL in recent history. That's the name of the game in media delivery," Houston tweeted.
Another follower, going by the handle of Aman Forallseasons, praised Netflix for spending to get the streaming rights for shows from AMC (AMCX) and the CW, as well as movies from DreamWorks Animation (DWA). (CW is a joint venture of Time Warner and CBS (CBS, Fortune 500).)
"Shelling out that much for content was their best move in months," Aman tweeted.
Netflix could also be a takeover target for one of the many Hollywood studios that have been sparring with Netflix and rival Redbox about release windows for movies.
Interestingly, Redbox parent Coinstar (CSTR) is now facing a Netflix problem. The bargain DVD rental kiosk service announced Thursday that it was boosting prices from $1 to $1.20 for standard DVDs to deal with higher costs. Coinstar's shares fell 9% Friday.
And even some former Netflix bears have changed their tune. Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson of T2 Partners was on CNBC earlier this week talking about how great a value the stock is.
Last year, Tilson engaged in a strange online debate with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings. Tilson posted on investing blog Seeking Alpha about why he was shorting Netflix shares. Hastings, unsurprisingly,took the opposite view about the stock.
But that hasn't stopped all the AOL comparisons. For all the Netflix bulls that I encountered on Twitter, there were some compelling arguments from the skeptics too.
Andy Meek had fun making light of one of the hit shows that's part of the AMC deal.
"Interesting that one of the recent content acquisitions is the Walking Dead. Maybe they had that on the brain," he tweeted.
And Anthony Cogo threw cold water on the notion that a major media company would buy Netflix.
"With so many networks and studios doing on demand now, Netflix will die," he tweeted.
That may be a bit hyperbolic. AOL, after all, is not dead. But it's a shell of what it once was. And if Netflix isn't careful, it may suffer the same fate.
Reader comment of the week! It may seem superfluous to feature another shout-out to a Buzz follower in a column based on Twitter feedback, but Netflix was hardly the only interesting business story this week.
That little deal hashed out in Brussels dominated the headlines this week. I tweeted Thursday about how European banks were surging and noted that you can't spell "euphoria" without "EU."
That was met with this contrarian gem by reader Richard Isacoff. He tweeted that "you can't spell "pneumonia" without an "eu" either. Well-played. But here's hoping that Europe has finally found a cure to its sovereign debt sickness.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Paul R. La Monica. Other than Time Warner, the parent of CNNMoney, and Abbott Laboratories, La Monica does not own positions in any individual stocks.
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Updated: February 28, 2020.
It's here! The Dairy Queen Cotton Candy cone is here! According to the Dairy Queen menu, you can order the treat as a small, medium, or large. It's also worth noting that the menu doesn't including the wording, "limited-time" which means this ice cream could be a new year-round treat!
Original article: October 7, 2019.
Fast food giant Dairy Queen has been rolling out some pretty special ice creams this year. First, the brand introduced Dreamsicle dipped cones for a Summer treat and just as that soft serve came off the menu, DQ whipped up a new concoction: Butterscotch dipped cones. Now, it looks like the DQ has another ice cream creation up their sleeve and it's perfect for carnivals and circuses. Meet the Cotton Candy Dipped Cone.
What is a Dairy Queen Cotton Candy Dipped Cone?
Unlike the famous Dairy Queen Blizzard which is a stuffed ice cream treat with vanilla soft serve and various candies (My favorite is the cookie dough or Snickers), Dairy Queen dipped cones feature soft serve ice cream cones quickly dipped in a candy coating that hardens almost instantly. What you get is a crunchy and soft treat that is almost impossible to resist. Normally you can either order it as a chocolate-dipped cone or a plain soft-serve cone. However, for a limited time, it looks like you can dip your cone in a cotton candy coating. Yum!
However, that's about all the info we have on the new treat. It started popping up on Instagram a few days ago, however every account that has tagged it was located up North in Canada. According to one Instagrammer @RymalRoadDQ, the treat was a tester item and Dairy Queen wanted to see how it fared with customers. Everyone who tried it got to fill out a survey, and if the majority liked it, there's a good chance Dairy Queen will add it to the menu.
So while you can't get a full taste of it now, it's looking like it might be hitting menus soon and we can't wait. Until then I guess we'll have to stuff our faces with some of DQ's other delicious treats like their caramel sundae and Dilly Bars.
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"Why isn't the media covering this story?" MoveOn.org demands to know.
"Right-wing activist Andrew Breitbart has admitted --- on tape --- that he's a terrorist-lover. So why isn't the media covering it?," they ask, getting their priorities right for the first time in a long time, and adding the option to "Sign our petition demanding that the media cover this shocking new revelation."
"We've just uncovered a video in which Andrew Breitbart admits he 'hearts' terrorists while a conservative audience applauds," explain the progressive journalists at MoveOn*.
"Is this video real? Hey, video can't lie, right? Just ask CBS, The Washington Post, Fox, and other news outlets who've faithfully covered Andrew Breitbart's videos," says MoveOn, while failing to name the NYTimes specifically, despite the "paper of record's" egregious leadership in this same regard.
"Our video is just as truthful as any Breitbart has ever released, and deserves equal coverage from the news media," notes MoveOn, with no small bit of evidence to back up the assertion. Here's the damning video providing incontrovertible evidence of Breitbart's love for al-Qaeda:
Not since our own "Andrew Breitbart Pedophilia Investigation," have we seen such a shocking video!
And...In recently related news at The BRAD BLOG: Andrew Breitbart is an unapologetic race-baiter and pathological liar. Also, despite the Obama Administration's swift apology and new job offer to Shirley Sherrod after they fell for Breitbart's deceptively-edited video of her, which resulted in her losing her job, the cowardly White House has still not apologized to ACORN for having fallen for Breitbart's previous deceptively-edited ACORN "Pimp" Hoax videos, which resulted in hundreds, if not thousands, of Americans being put out of work, as well as largely killing a four-decade-old, anti-poverty, pro-democracy community organization which provided vital support and services to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of low- and middle-income Americans who needed such support and services the most.