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Students rally on behalf of colleges, corrections education bill heard in Senate committee
Senate committee hears about MESA program, bills on corrections education and disability accommodation
Jan. 28 — The community and technical college system featured heavily in Thursday's Senate Higher Education Committee. The committee heard testimony on the MESA Community College program and a system-request bill to allow colleges to offer associate degrees in prison (SB 6260). The committee also heard a bill to require public colleges and universities to use a common application for students who need special accommodations. SB 6466 seeks to ease the paperwork requirements for students with disabilities and help ensure they receive consistent accommodations when they transfer from one college to the next.
MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) Community College Program
Senators heard from two MESA panels: one focused on the college program and the other on the K-12 program. Testifying were Rich Cummins, president of Columbia Basin College — which is one of the six colleges offering MESA — and Jezabel Garcia, a MESA student at Seattle Central College. Two alumni also testified: Barron Willis, president of the MESA board of directors and an Intel Corp. engineer, and Luis Alcazar, MESA director at Columbia Basin College.
Most MESA students are the first in their family to attend college. Many are low-income and have not been exposed to STEM curricula and career choices. The program offers its students services like tutoring workshops, academic advising, and support while transferring to a university.
MESA students are more likely to persist in their chosen program, transfer to a university, and earn a STEM-related bachelor's degree than other under-represented students taking similar classes.
The community and technical college system is requesting $4.3 million in the 2016 supplemental budget to expand this proven program from the current six colleges to all 34 community and technical colleges.
"At $125,000 per college, the 34 community and technical college system of colleges will help produce two to three thousand more STEM baccalaureate holders every year once this engine gets going," Cummins said.
Garcia shared his story from a student perspective.
"I'm happy to say that since being involved with MESA, I have begun a lifelong journey of leadership, growth and discovery, and I am so surprised by the amount of support I'm receiving. Seeing people who come from diverse backgrounds engage in learning with just as much enthusiasm as I have affirms my passions for enriching humanity with STEM," Garcia said. "MESA has played a really pivotal role in my education this past year, and I know that it will continue to be positive and encouraging for me as well as other students in the future."
Willis and Alcazar shared their perspectives as MESA alumni.
Willis credited MESA for exposing him to the engineering profession. He started at Seattle Central College at 17, graduated from the University of Washington and is now an engineering director for a business unit at Intel.
"[Being] a student at the community college prompted me to become an engineer. I went off to the University of Washington and did some other degrees as well. This is why I believe the Mesa Community College program is important," he said.
Alcazar shared his own story as a former MESA student. Thanks to MESA, he said, he graduated from the University of California-Berkeley with degrees in mechanical engineering and in engineering management. As the current MESA director at Columbia Basin College, he now strives to give students the same type of opportunity.
"[I] lead the program and get as many students in my program to transfer to a four-year university in a STEM field," he said. "That's our main role — to give the students all we can to support their transfer in a STEM field."
College in prisons
Following the work session, the committee held a public hearing on system-request bill SB 6260. The bill would allow the Department of Corrections to offer associate and bachelor's degrees in prison using existing resources.
Twenty-four people testified in favor of the bill, including representatives from the college system, students, former inmates, and community- and faith-based organizations.
Brian Walsh, SBCTC policy associate for corrections education, described the impact of the bill. About 7,000 inmates are released from the state's prisons each year, he said, and more than 12,000 inmates who are still incarcerated have less than five years to serve. This bill would give priority consideration to those inmates who are within five years of release.
Luke Robins, Peninsula College president, explained how the bill helps fulfill the mission of the community and technical college system. Peninsula College serves inmates at the Clallam Bay and Olympic correction centers.
"SB 6260 allows colleges to more effectively fulfill the mission of providing access to higher education, especially to underserved populations, which is a critical part the community and technical college mission," Robins said. "SB 6260 will provide a stable foundation on which to build programs statewide and greatly expand access to students."
Stu Halsan, a Centralia College trustee and attorney, told senators about his experience working with offenders. Centralia College serves inmates in the Washington and Cedar Creek corrections centers.
"These programs build. They build self-confidence. They build the ability to have dreams that they can pursue after they get out of prison," he said.
Edward Parnel, a former inmate, next testified in favor of the measure. Parnel earned an associate degree from Walla Walla Community College while he was in prison, thanks to private funding from the Sunshine Lady Foundation.
"[My education] eliminated existing prejudices, it gave me confidence and self-worth and, maybe most important, it allowed me to recognize that my dependence on criminal activities to make a decent living was an illusion," he said. "Today, when people ask me what I do, I tell them I'm a successful college student."
Parnel is set to graduate in the spring from The Evergreen State College with degrees in molecular biology and organic chemistry.
"When I look in the eyes of my mother, I see pride for a change," he said. "Soon when people ask me what I do, I'll tell them I'm a scientist. And I'm going to be extremely proud to continue that little statement with: 'I first started my education in a penitentiary.'"
Disability accommodations
Finally, senators took testimony on SB 6466, a bill that would require the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), SBCTC and institutions of higher education to adopt a uniform application for determining a student's eligibility for core services or other disability-related accommodations. If a student transfers to another college, the original college would transfer disability accommodation records to the new college, which would the same core services.
Scott Copeland, SBCTC student services policy associate, and Kim Thompson, dean of students at Shoreline Community College, testified on behalf of the college system. About 12,000 students at community and technical colleges currently receive some level of disability accommodation. Both testified with concerns.
"Access needs are different depending on the situation, program and the type of institution. What is appropriate at one institution may or may not be appropriate at another institution," Thompson said. "Providing accommodation is a highly nuanced conversation that we have to have with students quarter by quarter. And transferring directly from one institution to another without a conversation doesn't make sense."
The committee proposed a substitute version that would still require colleges to have a common application for accommodations and services. Those accommodations and services, however, could differ from college to college provided the student's needs were reasonably met.
MESA Community College program testimony begins at 3:30
SB 6260 testimony begins at 45:05
SB 6466 testimony begins at 1:38:21
Students "fired up" in support of community and technical colleges
Jan. 26 — An estimated 210 community and technical college students from across the state rallied in the Legislative Building rotunda in a show of support for their colleges. Students held signs and cheered as they listened to speakers talk about college affordability, completion, financial aid and support for higher education.
Sen. Barbara Bailey, chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee, shared her commitment for higher education and her committee's efforts to make college more accessible and affordable for students and their families.
"You are our tomorrow," she told the students. "We have so many things yet to discover. And as I look at each of you, I see the leaders we need."
Bellevue College students wore t-shirts reading "Students today, leaders tomorrow," the theme of the rally. Others held signs supporting legislation textbook affordability legislation and a proposal to allow students to use Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) on campus.
Fired up! was the phrase of the day in call-and-response.
Students also heard from:
- Sen. David Frockt, ranking minoring member of the Senate Higher Education Committee
- Rep. Hans Zeiger, ranking minority member of the House Higher Education Committee
- Marty Brown, SBCTC executive director
- Jean Hernandez, Edmonds Community College president
Student speakers addressed the four priorities of the Washington Community and Technical College Student Association (WACTCSA) 2016 Legislative Agenda:
- Ashley Brown, Spokane Falls Community College, talked about the difference it would make if eligible students could use EBT on college campuses.
- James "JJ" Jackson, Highline College, shared his personal story of the hope in support of post-secondary education for inmates.
- David Ruiz, WACTCSA president from Columbia Basin College, highlighted the importance of higher education in today's economy to underscore why it is important to redefine "basic education" as kindergarten through associate degree (K-AA).
- Jake Boudreaux, Highline College, spoke about textbook affordability and how open educational resources benefit students.
This is the seventh year students gathered for the WACTCSA event, with support from the Council of Unions and Student Programs (CUSP).
This year, instead of sending as many students as possible to the rally, WACTCSA focused on giving a smaller group of students the opportunity to speak directly with legislators about the needs of community and technical college students. Besides the mid-day rally, the daylong activity included messaging and advocacy training, legislator visits and the WACTCSA Winter General Assembly meeting.
Participating colleges were:
- Bellevue College
- Bellingham Technical College
- Centralia College
- Clark College
- Clover Park Technical College
- Columbia Basin College
- Edmonds Community College
- Grays Harbor College
- Green River College
- Highline College
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- North Seattle College
- Olympic College
- Pierce Colleges
- Shoreline Community College
- Skagit Valley College
- South Puget Sound Community College
- South Seattle College
- Spokane Community College
- Spokane Falls Community College
- Tacoma Community College
- Whatcom Community College
House Higher Education Committee hears bills on faculty hiring and student fees
Jan. 26 — Members of the House Higher Education Committee heard testimony Tuesday on two bills affecting the community and technical college system. One bill (HB 2615) would require colleges to hire a specified percent of full-time faculty. The second bill (HB 2593) would waive application fees for low-income students and require a review of placement-test use.
HB 2615 would require that 75 percent of community and technical college state-funded classes be taught by full-time tenure-track faculty by 2021. The bill would also ensure part-time and non-tenured faculty receive priority consideration for continued employment and tenure-track positions. Currently 54 percent of state-funded classes are taught by full-time faculty while 46 percent are taught by part-time faculty.
John Boesenberg, SBCTC's deputy executive director for human resources, testified on behalf of the college system.
"Our part-time faculty are excellent. They allow colleges to offer more courses when and where students need them and to bring experience directly from industry into the classroom," he said. "It's that outside-of-the-classroom support you've heard about, where part-time faculty are missing and not available to students to help them make progress."
Boesenberg identified the lack of funding to support additional positions as a concern for the college system. He told committee members that it would cost the state an additional $70 million each biennium to fund the 75 percent full-time requirement.
"We've asked for funds, repeatedly, to address this issue," he said. "We didn't get that money, and we'll likely be asking for money to do this again."
Boesenberg also told committee members that colleges already give priority consideration to part-time faculty when hiring full-time tenure-track positions. Colleges last year hired 88 percent part-time faculty into available full-time positions.
Full- and part-time faculty from Pierce, Clark, Bellevue, Cascadia, Tacoma, South Puget Sound, and Spokane community colleges testified in favor of the bill. They were joined by Bellevue College's legislative liaison testifying on behalf of its student body, and by a representative for the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Committee members also heard HB 2593 that would require SBCTC to coordinate with the colleges to implement a uniform statewide program to waive the application fee for low-income students. The bill defines "low-income" as those students whose income at the time of application is at or below 70 percent of the state median family income. The bill would also require SBCTC to assess the operation and impact of placement testing administered by colleges.
Scott Copeland, SBCTC student services policy associate, testified on behalf of the college system. He told committee members that 12 colleges have an application fee, and six of those have a waiver program in place. He gave members background on placement assessments at colleges. He explained that colleges are starting to move away from placement based strictly on a test by looking at other factors like transcripts and, increasingly, Smarter Balanced assessment scores.
Under an agreement signed by SBCTC and most four-year universities and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, high schoolers who score a three or a four on the Smarter Balanced English or math assessments automatically place into those respective college-level courses.
The system is more concerned, said Copeland, with students who have been out of the education system for long periods of time. Placement tests, he said, are valuable in assessing those students' skill levels.
"It doesn't test capacity to learn, of course, or motivation to learn, but it gives us an indication of what we need to do to, in a lot of cases, refresh skills — usually in mathematics," he said. "I think we have a very, very good system set in place for our traditional aged students, especially with the Smarter Balanced addition in there, yet we still have some needs, definite needs, for our non-traditional students coming back."
Boesenberg testimony begins at 23:40.
Copeland testimony begins at 53:13.
Hundreds gather at trustees conference
Jan. 25 — About 300 people gathered in Olympia for the annual meeting of the Association of College Trustees, where they honored students, shared information and visited legislators on the hill. During a lunch panel, Rep. Hans Zeiger, ranking minority member of the House Higher Education Committee, shared his perspective on the community and technical college system.
"When I think about what's right with Washington state government, I think about the community college system," Zeiger said. "You're an essential component for local economic development, bringing jobs to local communities. Community colleges are conservators of local values and proponents of local aspirations, and they proclaim the value of particular places. Places still matter in this global economy."
When asked about the impact of the McCleary decision on higher education funding, Zeiger said community and technical colleges have a case to make about their role in providing basic education for adults. And given today's economy, colleges can also make the case for expanding the legal definition of "basic education" to include a college credential, he said.
Sen. Karen Fraser, Democratic caucus chair, welcomed trustees to Olympia, which she represents as part of the 22nd Legislative District.
She pointed out that employers are forced to import employees from out of state or leave jobs unfilled because too few Washingtonians are earning college credentials. "I think it's clear that community and technical college programs are going to have to grow and expand in the years ahead," she said.
Finding the money to fund higher education can be difficult, Fraser said, because voters send mixed messages: They approve billions in new K-12 funding but also approve limiting or reducing state revenues.
Pete Lewis, chair of the Green River College Board of Trustees, stressed the need to make colleges whole by backfilling reduced tuition for applied bachelor's degrees and the cost of mandated employee compensation increases.
Coming up next week
Legislators face their first cutoff date Friday, which means that bills (unless they're necessary to implement the budget) must be voted out of policy committees in order to continue on in the legislative process.
Highlighting next week's hearing schedule is the Washington College Promise bill (HB 2820) and a bill that would create a pilot program for community and technical colleges to offer bachelor degrees (HB 2769).
The Washington College Promise bill would provide free tuition at community and technical colleges for all resident Washingtonians, regardless of need. The House Higher Education Committee will hear the bill on Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m.
If HB 2769 is passed, SBCTC would select up to five community or technical colleges to develop and offer programs of study leading to a bachelor degrees in high-demand fields of study. The House Higher Education Committee will hear that bill Feb. 2 at 8 a.m.


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Playtech Launches a Unique Tablet User Interface with Gala Coral Interactive
24 Jan, 2014, 12:00 GMT
LONDON, January 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, is very pleased to announce the launch of a new and unique tablet offering for Gala Interactive.
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The solution is based on Playtech's Mobile Hub technology and is designed to provide players with a new and exciting user interface. The interface was developed by Gala Interactive in collaboration with Playtech and using Playtech's new development framework.
The framework allows Playtech to create a fully branded and customised version for operators' mobile offering using Playtech's Mobile Hub and according to the operator specific requirements and branding elements. Playtech now offers its licensees a dedicated team of professionals who specialise and focus on the design, development and creation of the most appealing user interfaces with a strong focus on the customers' journey and their experience.
Hence, operators are now able to produce a tailored and innovative user experience for their players, taking their mobile offering to the next level. The process of collaboration between the two companies also ensures the licensee will be able to produce an offering that will satisfy and his specific needs.
Eran Sharar, Playtech's Head of Mobile, commented, "We are very excited to launch the new tablet offering for Gala Interactive. The new mobile offering features an intuitive design for tablet users whilst offering the most comprehensive range of Bingo and slots games in the market. This ensures Gala Interactive's product for tablet devices is second to none. I'm sure the benefits of this innovation and Playtech's new model will benefit Gala and will support its future growth in one of the most exciting channels in our industry."
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has over 3,000 employees located in 11 countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer
Ron Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer
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Using Estar to express feeling
The verb estar is one of the most useful verbs in Spanish, as it not only describes location but also physical, mental, and emotional states or feelings.
Here are some sentences using estar to get you started. Further on in this lesson we will look at the pronunciation of these and more Spanish sentences.
- Estoy muy enojado. - I am very angry.
- Mi padre y yo estamos ocupados. - My father and I are busy.
- ¿Estás cansado? - Are you tired?
- La casa está limpia. - The house is clean.
- Mi habitación está ordenada. - My room is tidy.
- La tienda está cerrada. - The shop is closed.
- El niño está aburrido. - The boy is bored.
- El niño es aburrido. - The boy is boring.
- La manzana está verde. - The apple is unripe.
- La manzana es verde. - The apple is green.
Let's practice more with this important verb. Express a condition or feeling by adding a descriptive adjective after estar.
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You can also use estar in this way to describe the condition of various places or things.
Por ejemplo:
Remember that these conditions or states must be temporary. In other words, a clean house will eventually become messy, a tidy room will soon become disorganized, and a closed shop will eventually open. If you are describing a permanent condition of something (for example, "La pared es blanca," or "The wall is white"), you must use ser.
Below is a list of common adjectives used with estar:
Physical conditions or states
Mental or emotional feelings
DO NOT use estar to describe feeling hungry, thirsty, hot, or cold, however. Instead, you will use the verb tener (to have), as in, "I have hunger," "I have thirst," "I have heat," etcetera.
Using the proper verb to express feelings is very important. If you try to say, "Estoy caliente," to mean "I am hot" (rather than Tengo calor) people will look at you strangely! That is not because the sentence is grammatically incorrect. Rather, it is because the statement "Estoy caliente" means—to be blunt—"I'm horny."
When to Use ESTAR, When to Use SER
One of the most difficult things for new Spanish speakers to learn is the difference between ser and estar. Here is a summary to help you clarify their use.
Use SER for...
Por ejemplo
Use ESTAR for…
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La casa es mía.
Estamos en Perú.
Yo soy de España.
Está nublado.
Él es profesor.
Physical Health
Estoy enfermo.
Permanent Characteristics
La puerta es vieja.
Mental Health and Well Being
Estamos cansados.
Son las ocho y media
Estás triste.
*Continuous actionsin the present*
Estás estudiando.
The Importance of Getting SER and ESTAR Right
You may wonder why all the fuss. If you confuse ser and estar while you're in a Spanish-speaking country, they'll still understand you … right?
I hate to disappoint you, but no. The meaning of many sentences can completely change according to whether you use ser or estar … and sometimes in very embarrassing ways.
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For more on Spanish grammar check out these lessons!
- Like in Spanish - Using Gustar.
- When to use Sino in Spanish.
See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto! Mauricio Evlampieff Rocket Spanish


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If the video below does not make you understand the meaning of Memorial Day nothing will.
We owe every man and woman who have ever worn a uniform of The United States of America's military.
We owe these men and women more than we could repay.
All Gave Some and Some Gave All.
Lest We Should Forget.


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Streets Ahead Book Promotion – Miriam Hurdle
Stevie Turner promoted my book on her wonderful blog. She offers Drop and Run on Fridays when you leave a link of your post on her blog. Bloggers share and visit each other. Please head over to visit her blog and her books.
This week on Streets Ahead we're promoting Miriam Hurdle's collection of poetry 'Songs of Heartstrings':
Songs of Heartstrings depicts a road traveled with optimism, hope and appreciation amid heartache circumstances and an unpredictable cancer. It also celebrates true love and fulfilling relationships.
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2595 Buckingham Pl, Brookfield, WI 53045-4194
So Very Special in Chateau Royale!
- Single Family Home
- Status: Sold
- 12 Total Rooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Full Bathrooms
- Est. Square Footage: 3,645
- Garage Size: 3.5
- Garage Type: Attached
- Est. Year Built: 1989
- Subdivision: Chateau Royale
- School District: Elmbrook
- County: Waukesha
- Postal Municipality: Brookfield
- Listing Company: Shorewest - Brookfield-Waukesha
- Price/SqFt: $202
Property Description
2595 Buckingham Pl, Brookfield, WI 53045-4194 - Absolutely stunning custom built Cape Cod in one of the most popular subdivisions in Brookfield, Chateau Royale! You are going to love living in this warm and friendly neighborhood, great for activities! A big plus is the Elmbrook School District! The setting is absolutely spectacular with a wooded backdrop that adjoins a serene conservancy. This house is ready for you today and has been lovingly maintained and refreshed! Dual story foyer opens to the formal centers. The big dining room will host all your special occasions and features an architecturally interesting recessed ceiling and built-in china cabinet! Volume ceiling living room with full bay opens to an oh-so-relaxing family room that features a handsome fireplace and a wall of windows that welcomes the afternoon sun. The kitchen is right out of Food Network magazine! There are endless cabinets that have just been freshly painted and a huge island. The appliances are all newer and upgraded. This kitchen will unleash your culinary creativity! The kitchen is in full view of the family room and the adjoining vaulted ceiling dinette that includes two skylights! There is a welcome sun room adjacent to the dinette and there are two access points to an enormous wood deck that overlooks the private back yard. Large main floor utility room is a plus for the active household. There is even a full fourth bathroom on the main level! Wait until you see the beautiful, light and airy main floor den/office! This is such an important space for today's lifestyle and it includes built-ins and a large picture window that overlooks the back yard. Upstairs the design centers on full comfort. Luxurious volume ceiling master suite is so big! Spa-feel master bath with whirlpool and large shower plus double vanity! Seriously, we dare you to fill the walk-in closet! There are three additional bedrooms that are super-sized! The second full bath is two-stage for added convenience. Terrific bonus square footage in the finished lower level that has two staircases. There is a large rec room, an extra flex room, maybe for overnight guests, that has close access to a full bath! There is also a great party bar. Remember, game day will be at your house! The roof is newer, as are the appliances and other updates! You can really have it ALL!
Room Dimensions
- Living Rm: 17.0 x 11.0
- Kitchen: 26.0 x 15.0
- Family Rm: 18.0 x 14.0
- Dining Rm: 18.0 x 10.0
- Den: 14.0 x 14.0
- Laundry Rm: 10.0 x 10.0
- Sun/Four Season Room: 13.0 x 11.0
- Full Baths: 1
- Master BR: 18.0 x 14.0
- BR 2: 18.0 x 12.0
- BR 3: 14.0 x 12.0
- BR 4: 12.0 x 11.0
- Full Baths: 2
- Rec Rm: 46.0 x 14.0
- Full Baths: 1
Additional features
Other Rooms
- Block, Finished, Full, Shower
Interior Features
- Heating/Cooling: Natural Gas Central Air, Forced Air, Multiple Units
- Water Waste: Municipal Sewer, Municipal Water
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Other, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener-owned
Building and Construction
- 2 Story
- Association, Subdivision
- Exterior: Deck Cape Cod
Land Features
- Waterfront/Access: N
Property History
MLS Number New Status Previous Status Activity Date New List Price Previous List Price Sold Price DOM 1692392 Sold ActiveWO Aug 24 2020 8:30AM $727,000 38
Market Conditions
Buyer understands that the information which is contained on Data pages is obtained from a number of different sources and which has not been independently verified or confirmed by the various real estate brokers and agents who have been and are involved in this transaction. If any particular measurement or data element is important or material to buyer, Buyer assumes all responsibility and liability to research, verify and confirm said data element and measurement. REALTOR *MLS* Equal Housing Opportunity


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Renaud Lambiotte
University of Namur, Belgium & CSH External Faculty
Renaud Lambiotte is professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Namur, Belgium, and director of the Namur Center for Complex Systems. He received his PhD in theoretical physics from Université libre de Bruxelles in 2004, and has been a Research Associate at ENS Lyon, Université de Liège, Université catholique de Louvain and Imperial College London. His research interests include network science, data mining, stochastic processes, social dynamics and neuroimaging. He has published around 70 peer-reviewed articles, including two PNAS and two Nature Communications, with a total of around 8000 citations. He is also the co-founder of L'Arbre de Diane, a publishing company at the interface between science and literature.
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Jazz raises £8,000 for Epilepsy Action
Thank you to everyone who supported another superb Jazz on a Summer's Evening in the marquee raising a very generous £8,000 for Epilepsy Action.
The twelfth edition of the event showcased some of Bradfield's best musical talent and featured performances from our Jazz Band and a number of vocalists across the Houses and year groups.
All proceeds from the event, including from the accompanying silent auction, raised money for Epilepsy Action. Among the prizes at this year's event were a wine tasting with Sunday Times columnist Will Lyons and signed memorabilia from the 1998 World Cup.
This year's charity, Epilepsy Action, was chosen in memory of former pupil Harry Percy who sadly passed away in October 2018 due to the condition, aged just 22.
Epilepsy Action aims to provide accessible epilepsy healthcare services so that people with epilepsy have the support they need to manage their condition.
During the interval, Tamsin, a young student currently studying History at university, gave a short talk about how she had been diagnosed with epilepsy four years ago, just before her IB examinations. She explained how the charity has supported her over the years, answering her worries and enabling her to lead a full life – despite the numerous fits she has had to cope with.
Thank you again to those who attended the event for supporting our young musicians and of course, for giving so generously to such a worthy cause.
Don't worry if you missed the event, we have uploaded an edited live stream of the evening for you to watch at your leisure.


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Unit 116 – 510 & 520 4th Street
Unit 116 – 510 & 520 4th Street
Great for families vacationing together! This unit is a combination of 116A and 116B with interlocking doors that can be opened for access to the other side of the house. Altogether these units total 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Vacation Home in Key Colony Beach Florida
|4 Bedrooms • Sleeps 8
|Bed Arrangements:
|3 Queen, 2 Double
|4 Full Bathrooms
|Location Setting:
|Waterfront - Ocean
|Beach Access:
|Near a Beach
|Air Conditioning:
|Pool (Community)
|Internet Access
|Cable/Dish TV
Rates & Availability
(Displayed in USD)
- Weekly Rates from $2,000 per week
Availability details can be found on the Key Colony Beach Realty - Real Estate Sales & Vacation Rentals at Key Colony Beach in the Marathon Area of the Florida Keys! website.
Book Direct through the website for maximum savings!Availability Details
Property Description
Bright and clean with everything you should need for your stay to be comfortable. There are two screened porches with a table and chairs to enjoy a meal outside without the bugs biting! There is a new 60′ step-down dock for your boat. Two fish tables and two bait freezer are provided. There are two master bedrooms, each has a queen size bed and the guest bedrooms have a queen and 2 double beds. WiFi internet and Cabana Club membership. The house is located at the end of 4th Street so there is very little idle time to get out to the ocean. You can also fish right from the dock. There are 6 bikes and two kayaks included also. There is plenty of parking for 2 trailers and 4 vehicles. The weekly rent is $2,000.00. **Pets are not allowed** ***
The city of Key Colony Beach has so many things to do and you can walk to it all! The Cabana Club is located on East Ocean Drive. Relax on the beach or swim some laps in the Olympic size pool. Play tennis and golf on 8th Street. Take the kids to the playground on 7th Street. Watch the sunset from Sunset Park on 12th Street. Charter a boat to go deep sea fishing. Rent a kayak and paddle the day away or take a snorkel or dive trip to see Sombrero Reef. All located on Sadowski Causeway. Eat, drink, and be merry! There are 4 restaurants in KCB, the Key Colony Inn, Sparky's Landing, Havana Jacks, and Leigh Ann's. Enjoy an Espresso Martini at the Inn, dining on the ocean at Havana Jacks, Happy Hour at Sparky's, and great coffee at Leigh Ann's. Rent some bikes and cruise through the island. Shop at the gift shop or Key Bana in the KCB Plaza. Or just do nothing and relax!
Activities and Special Interests
This property provides access to the following activities and special interests:
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Kayaking, Snorkeling, Swimming, Nearby Playground, Dining
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- Unit 147 – 220 10th Street 3 Bedroom Pet Friendly
- Unit 118b – 151 10th Street Key Colony Beach, FL
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You can download the current Hot Air (PDF) from the link below. Previous versions are located in the Archive.
We are a vibrant breakfast club based in Brisbane's CBD. We meet weekly on Thursdays at 7:15am to 8:30am at the Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen Street Brisbane.
Through our service projects we strive to make a difference locally and overseas, and we are proud and active members of our community.
Our major projects this year include an Art Show to support the Royal Flying Doctors' Service and its work in rural Queensland, an Anzac Day commemorative service beside the First World War hospital ship TSS Maheno on Fraser Island, and support of the St Jude's and Mamba schools in Tanzania.
And locally we support a range of community charities and schools including the St James College in Brisbane city and Albert Park flexible learning school at Milton. Our club also supports the broader Rotary global programs such as Eradication of Polio, Youth Exchange programs and Shelterbox.
Rotary expands your professional and social networks and enables you to make a difference at a local and global level. We welcome Rotarians visiting from other clubs as well as those who are interested to understand what opportunities membership of Rotary can offer. Please let us know if you would like to join our next meeting or service project.
Rosemary Meadows
President 2019-20
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Tourism Authorities
Tourism Vancouver strengthens Asia Pacific expertise appointing GAO Group as new agency
GAO Group will be Tourism Vancouver's official agency offering their services to support the organization's Asia Pacific corporate incentive business development programs.
Vancouver, BC, Canada - Tourism Vancouver announced the appointment of a new agency, GAO Group International, to support regional sales efforts in Asia Pacific.
Effective January 2020, GAO Group will be Tourism Vancouver's official agency offering their services to support the organization's Asia Pacific corporate incentive business development programs. From GAO Group's head office in Melbourne and their regional office in Shanghai, they are perfectly positioned to promote Vancouver as a must visit Incentive Travel destination across the broader region.
GAO Group is a global strategy and marketing agency specializing in Asia Pacific tourism, aviation and hospitality sectors. Their Canadian experience includes working with Vancouver International Airport, to develop and support their Integrated Marketing Strategy and deliver in-market business events, as well working with Rocky Mountaineer to deliver their digital marketing and partnerships in China.
The Asian Meeting and Incentive sector has been a valuable market for Vancouver but this new partnership will involve further expanding sales and marketing efforts in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South East Asia, all in addition to continuing to develop and strengthen existing relationships in Greater China.
GAO Group's Managing Director and Co-Founder, Lindsay Goding will take the lead on regional sales and marketing efforts for Tourism Vancouver. He'll be supported by business development managers, Daxi Zhang and Mirai Kirsanovs and an extended multi-lingual team in Melbourne, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Tourism Vancouver has seen past corporate incentive clients such as Amway Japan, Cathay Life Insurance, Hunan YanDi and Usana China select Vancouver for their meetings. Vancouver is a desirable location for Asia Pacific based organizations because of the city's world class access and experience at YVR, a diverse year round Incentive Travel offering and unforgettable experiences in nature; all in the comfort of a modern cosmopolitan city.


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Even when it was working, it wouldn't smoke that well even with some wetter-sheesha. Will not be buying this brand again. firstname.lastname@example.com review Overrated. I don't know what the hype is about. I read so many good reviews about this so I bought 2 of them. People say OMG THE AIRFLOW IS INCREDIBLE but any (I repeat, ANY) funnel bowl has better airflow than this one. Also, the middle part with the holes is a little bit taller than the circle that would support the Kaloud Lotus, so the description says it fits with Lotus but it doesn't. The Lotus wiggle/dances around of top of the vortex. 2 words for this bowl: totally overrated.ELCustomer review these are personally my favorite bowls. easy to pack, doesnt let the juices get into the base, and if packed correctly produces a great session.Elizabeth GreenCustomer review :( Be warned, this bowl doesn't fit on all hookahs. It is way too big for my Khalil Mamoon classic mini. I look forward to trying a smaller vortex bowl that fits my hookah.Skylar TaylorCustomer review The vortex bowl is the best bowl for cheap. The smoking session lasts longer for the same amount of shisha, the spiral keeps all of the shisha juice from getting into the stem and ultimately into the water. The vortex is also a very easy bowl to pack.m2i5k6e6Customer review Here's my take on Vortex Bowls, copied and pasted from something else I wrote, but I hope it helps! "Between funnel bowls and vortex bowls, I like funnels a lot more. Vortex bowls are generally considered inferior. This is because of the high spire of the bowl and the low quality ceramic that their usually made with, scorching the top repeatedly often leads to the spire breaking. Next, the holes in the vortex bowl frequently clog up (I used vortexs for about 2 years) and require you to clean it out. Finally, it's a ceramic bowl that isn't completely solid (many are hollow in the cupping area). Ceramic doesn't retain heat as well as clay, and the hollow cup of the bowl burns your shisha unevenly. Again. I used vortex bowls for 2 years and got really great smoke out of it. But since switching to higher quality bowls, I haven't turned back.Tarsha BurtonCustomer review This bowl is great. It's shape prevents I er-packing and wasting Shisha. It's also easy to clean.Steven HarpsterCustomer review The vortex hookah bowl very much exceeds the traditional Egyptian bowl keeping the juices in your bowl savering the flavor rather than draining down your stem and making your water dirty. I definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for an upgrade from a traditional bowl, for a very low price to pay for it.Stephen WatsonCustomer review These are the best bowls! they have the perfect design!! The cone in the middle of the bowl allows all of the syrup in the shisha to stay in the bowl and burn with the shisha instead of dripping through into the base. This bowl has drastically enhanced my smoking experience and highly recommend it!!!1kendra williamsCustomer review Best $10 spent; looked at the apple bowl but didn't want to spent so much this is the perfect upgrade. Same size as standard clay bowl that came with my km but a tad wider opening so just put a rubber band around the grommet and it fits tight. Really holds the flavor in too.Matt sCustomer review @ Kendra Williams does the rubber band around a mod grommet get an airtight seal? The seal is my only con of this bowl otherwise it's easily my favorite bowl hands downFernando FoganholiCustomer review I like vortex, but phunnel is better! 3/5Jesse MesservyCustomer review Vortex is the bowl to get if you smoke Fantasia or Starbuzz. It holds plenty of shisha and has perfect heat management.Kendra SullivanCustomer review My favorite hookah bowl to use. It takes a whole lot of shisha and is easy to pack. Defiantly will be recommending to my friendsShane HayesCustomer review I've had my vortex for a few months now, and it's hands down the best I've used thus far! For the price and quality...I guarantee you won't be disappointed!JeremieCustomer review The bowl can take a lot of shisha, it smokes perfectly, the airflow is stunning, it does take 2-3 coals to power it up, well a perfect party bowl, maybe a bit too much if you're alone! I had a personal record of nearly 4 hours of smoking with this one!Jon ShmagalCustomer review This bowl is great. It helped hold in all the flavor and was easy to use and a great price for what it does4guys&hookahCustomer review This is one incredabowl ;)its really amazing it has the holes on the side instead of the bottom of the bowl so your juice does not run out so it gives for a longer hookah session and a tastier smoke to see more of this product check us out on youtube at 4guys&hookahMrs. LunaCustomer review Love my vortex bowl. Love that I'm not losing my juice from the shisha into the vase and down the stem. Keeps the flavor delicious throughout my whole smoke session.S&SCustomer review Uses a lot of flavor. Smokes well but not better than the egyptian clay bowl.Josel BonillaCustomer review I must say this bowl is so much better than a traditional bowl. Although I would say about the same to a phunnel bowl. What I like about this is the way it pull in airs to heat the shisha all around pretty good. Good suggestion would be to make sure you do not have the shisha to close to the coals so it will not burn and to sprinkle not pack the bowl.Pablo VelascoCustomer review Keeps the tobacco juices from seeping through the bowl = longer better smoke sesh. Basically essential.SusanCustomer review best bowl i have ever used by far! 10/10John MistrotCustomer review Great bowl! Smoked for 2 hours with 3 coals an hour... Must have for any hookah smoker!Zohar teetCustomer review This Bowl i love it holds 25g of tabacco easily and never breaks i dropped it like 3 timesEthan ZakaryaCustomer review i l ove this bowl if your with your friends and you just want clouds get this with fantasia 9/10michael mullinCustomer review one f the best bowls on the market, perfect heat distribution, and great air flow. the only complaint i have is that the bowl uses so much shisha, i can get maybe two bowls out of 50g of whatever I'm using. other than that great bowl; long sessions and if done correct, no burn 8.5/10Ciara BibbsCustomer review Great bowl easy to pack not thin and cheap like other ceramic bowels. A definite must haveFelipe RodriguesCustomer review 9/10 Bowl Its very good, but, not perfect. In my opinion, Phunnel its superior 10/10!Luis CosmeCustomer review There's nothing better than a vortex bowl holes don't get stuffed up easy to clean best to use with coconara (coals)ArianCustomer review best bowl such a good bowl nice nice good looks good hits godJasonCustomer review Much better than egyptian clay head dont over pack tho will cause the airflow to decrease.George NeerCustomer review amazing bowl, i can use 2 rounds of coals on one pack and it keeps the flavor as fresh as when i packed it, also gets smoking a lot easier than a phunnel and it is almost impossible to clogEric DavidCustomer review I have owned two vortex and two phunnel bowls my first vortex was a bit of a dissapointment I was a young inexperienced smoker with little patience the vortex was not for me at the time... but now that i am a more avid smoker with patience the vortex is my number one choice its shorter than a phunnel making regual wind covers perfect and it is the perfect size to smoke evenly and to use the entire bowl. I highly recommend the vortex!!Kite the Azure FlameCustomer review Having been through 3 standard bowls I finally caved and bought a vortex after my friend recommended it and I must say they could sell this bowl at a much higher price and it would still be worth it, the pro 's of this particular bowl make it an easy upgrade to any hookah, the funnel type keeps the shisha wet for maximum flavor and the airflow path makes for a thick clean smoke, the only downside is with quicklite coals, one coal does not have anywhere near the heat to get this bowl started quickly, but by using natural charcoals/mesquite its easily remedied, or hell just use two, definitely a 5/5 in my bookIrwin YsabelCustomer review i would say one of the best bowls out there.. vortex bowls are the way to go.. great results out of these bowls, lasts long tooAzaanCustomer review This bowl is awesome but at the same time I don't like it too much. Yes the airflow is crazy good and the flavor gets optimized when using this bowl. But it is honestly too big for my liking. You go through flavor like crazy and you have to use at least 2 coals with this bowl. Def. not an economical bowl to have but NO ONE IS DENYING THAT ITS PROBABLY THE BEST KIND OF BOWL ON THE MARKETWilliam TedderCustomer review Just got this bowl and it was fantastic! The heat distribution doesn't let your smoke get harsh - Worth the extra cash and you won't be disappointed! The heat resistance on the bowl makes a huge difference.GenieCustomer review I don't get why so many hookah old timers hate this bowl. It's awesome. I've got so many bowls, some quite expensive, but the Vortex gives me the best and longest hookah sessions. Yes, the bowls tend to break easy for some reason but they're cheap. Buy two, enjoy. I have yet to have a bad or even a blah hookah session using a Vortex.Jacob RobinsonCustomer review Used it a few times and it was great. Big improvement on the 'standard' hookah bowls. Only issue it cracked at the bottom when I put a little too much force on it. I guess I am to blame but it is more fragile than most bowls. Just keep that in mind. 4/5..I'll be buying another eventually.SteeleCustomer review Just bought this bowl, and the one pro that everyone seems to be missing is that it supports whatever foil you place on there, making it super hard to burn any properly packed bowl. Went for an hour, and when we cleaned it out it was still very good to go. The con, however, is the screen that I usually use didn't fit, so if you buy from a smoke shop, be sure to check your screens to it. However, since it supports the foil and makes it a useful alternative again, this isn't much of a con. 4/5!Nova5Customer review So far, my girlfriend and I have tried a funnel/phunnel bowl, the standard ceramic bowl, and now the vortex bowl (just picked it up this morning), and we both agree, hands down, this is the best. 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The curious contraptions of Heath Robinson
PUBLISHED: 15:11 03 February 2015
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As Derby Museum & Art Gallery devotes an exhibition to the illustrator, Lauren Allen looks at his life and works and why he occupies a special place in the hearts of Derby makers
The moment that changed the world of cartoon history forever came in 1887 when up-and-coming artist William Heath Robinson abandoned his aspirations to become a landscape artist and switched to illustrating books.
He first gained renown in the publishing world with illustrations for a ground-breaking edition of Cervantes' Don Quixote in 1899, followed by works such as an edition of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Charles Kingsley's The Water-Babies, for which he was highly acclaimed. This helped to exercise his artistic talents, but the pictures of complicated and outlandish cartoon contraptions, for which he was to become a household name, arose from three children's books he both wrote and illustrated: The Adventures of Uncle Lubin (1902), Bill the Minder (1912) and Peter Quip in Search of a Friend (1922).
The Adventures of Uncle Lubin was the start of his career as a depictor of implausible machines; the artwork of the Aeronaut on the cover hinting at the playful mind of the author and giving some indication of the crazy stories to be found inside.
Heath Robinson's work struck a chord with the British love of eccentricity and inventiveness and his appeal was not just due to the contraptions he invented but also to the obliviousness of the people using his machines as if they are perfectly acceptable everyday aids. This was his way of poking fun at modern living and caricaturing the age of the rise of the machine. His work eventually appeared in the pages of The Sketch and Tatler, who commissioned him to delight their readers with whimsical drawings of crazy and complex inventions that achieved ludicrously simple time-saving results.
Heath Robinson came into his own during the First World War as he turned his attention to military machines, creating gentle satirical cartoons which soon proved hugely popular with the soldiers. Indeed it was during the war years that machines which seemed complicated without being immediately practical or effective became widely referred to as 'a bit Heath Robinson'.
During the Second World War, such was Heath Robinson's fame that it was said his caricatures of Germans, the Home Front and the machines of war made a contribution to the war effort by raising morale. Behind the scenes, his sons went off to fight for Britain and, explaining why his cartoons did not seem to feature the enemies as might be expected, he said he felt the Nazis were too terrible to be shown by his gentle humour.
William Heath Robinson died in 1944 and although he was never comfortable being pigeonholed as a whimsical cartoonist – preferring to be appreciated as an artist with a wider range – his name will forever be associated with any machine that is improbable, amateur and only functioning because of a combination of constant tinkering, lashings of duck tape and sheer luck.
The original version of the Aeronaut on the cover of The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, and another picture from the book, The Submarine, form part of a collection of 35 pieces of Heath Robinson artwork that are on show at Derby Museum and Art Gallery until March. Entitled 'The Curious Contraptions of Heath Robinson', the exhibition provides a pictorial history of his career as 'The Gadget Man'. The added attraction of hosting an exhibition in Derby is that as the home of Rolls-Royce, Bombardier and Toyota, it is very much a maker's city.
'Heath Robinson's work is about making madcap machines in a world of "serious" manufacturing, as is Derby's,' says Jonathan Wallis, head of museums, 'and his work is synonymous with the spirit of many things that Derby Museums have been doing recently to celebrate Derby as a city of makers.
'We are very honoured to have it here with us. His work has not been displayed in Derby on this scale since 1941, when according to the curators' diary it was the most successful exhibition of the year.'
The pictures – including a local link to Derby's railway history with Heath's illustration 'An Early Signal' – are on loan from the William Heath Robinson Trust which is currently developing a new museum at West House in Pinner, Middlesex.
The exhibition at Derby will be accompanied by a series of events and projects to allow visitors to explore their own inventive and 'wacky' sides – ensuring Heath Robinson and his madcap creations continue to inspire a new generation of makers.
The curious contraptions of Heath Robinson
The Aeronaut
Heath Robinson's New 2cyl 4 seater saloon
Flat iron auxiliary brakes
The egg test for brakes
The ever ready fifth wheel
The trailerette, for touring deserts
The Community Bed
Mass Piano Instruction
First Aero Wedding
The Submarine
How to avoid being caught in any part of the field
Spring Cleaning in Aberdeen
Testing Artificial Teeth in a Modern Tooth Works
Teaching Would-Be Anglers to Angle
Jungle Camouflage
Economy in the making of anchovy sauce
Learning to Sandbathe
The aqua tanklet
A forgotten guest
Railway Ribaldry - Electric Telegraph
Just in time
The Welsh Rarebit machine
Early Signal
Converted Egg-whisk
Pipe Knocker
Consequences - falling toothbrush
Consequences - falling leaf
A convenient little room for early breakfast
Communal Eurythmics
Training the bride's train-bearers
Frittering bananas
A perfect husband
How to beat records in comfort
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PSA Quarter Finals Roundup
El Welily to become new World No.1 after Dramatic day of action in Hong Kong
Egypt's Raneem El Welily has ended compatriot Nour El Sherbini's 31-month reign at World No.1 after the latter suffered a 3-2 defeat to England's Sarah-Jane Perry on a dramatic day of action in the quarter-finals of the Everbright Sun Hung Kai Hong Kong Squash Open, PSA World Tour Platinum event.
Reigning World Champion El Welily became the first Egyptian female in any sport to be crowned World No.1 when she brought the legendary Nicol David's unprecedented nine-year run at the top of the rankings to a close back in September 2015.
Speaking after an 11-2, 11-8, 11-6 victory over local favourite Joey Chan, El Welily said:
"In my head, I always thought it was going to be a match between me and her [El Sherbini] that decided who would be World No.1. I didn't actually have the scenario in my head that she could lose early on or that I could lose early.
"As much as I am sad for her loss today, Sarah-Jane Perry played really well and I'm really happy to be back at World No.1. I'm trying not to think about that too much at the moment because I'm still in the tournament and I still have a match tomorrow to prepare for. Maybe when the rankings come out next month then I can celebrate."
For her part, El Sherbini battled hard to keep her grasp on the coveted No.1 spot intact, but fell victim to an astonishing display from World No.6 Perry, who fought through the pain barrier to claim her first ever win against the Egyptian over a best-of-five games format.
Perry was 2-1 down when a collision with the side wall in the opening point of the fourth game looked to have caused damage to her shoulder as she took just two of the next eight points on offer.
However, a resilient Perry drew on her mental reserves and the 28-year-old reined the two-time World Champion back in to draw level, before putting in an immaculate display to power to victory in the fifth, earning a 7-11, 11-7, 11-13, 11-8, 11-5 victory to end El Sherbini's title defence.
"I'm absolutely thrilled," Perry said.
"Nour is an amazing player, she's the World No.1 going into the match and she's earned that. I've beaten her before but not in a best of five and so to beat her 3-2, I'm really pleased."
Perry will take on New Zealand's World No.7 Joelle King in the next round in a repeat of their Commonwealth Games singles final match on the Gold Coast in April, with Perry losing that match by a 3-2 margin. King eased past World No.3 Nour El Tayeb in just 28 minutes.
2016 champion Nouran Gohar was the other winner in the women's event after a 3-2 victory over Camille Serme and she will play El Welily for a place in the title decider.
A titanic battle between German World No.5 Simon Rösner and Colombia's World No.7 Miguel Angel Rodriguez lit up the men's draw, with the former claiming a 3-2 victory after 99 minutes of high-intensity action.
Both players wowed spectators at Hong Kong Park Sports Centre, with the fifth and final game lasting 39 minutes alone. Each player held four match balls over the course of the decider, with an error from Rodriguez finally bringing an end to the spectacle as both players walked off court to a standing ovation.
Rösner, who is one win away from a third successive Platinum final, said: "It's an incredible feeling. It was a really good match from both of us, especially the fifth game – that's one of the best games I've ever played.
"I'm really pleased with my form at the moment. If someone told me four months ago that I would be reaching three semi-finals at major tournaments, I would have laughed at them. It's a huge achievement for me and whatever comes now is a bonus."
World No.2 Ali Farag also moved through to the semi-finals after he came back from a game behind to beat former World No.1 Karim Abdel Gawad 3-1 to ensure that he will play the German for the third time this season. Rösner beat Farag in October's U.S. Open semi-final, but Farag avenged that defeat in the Qatar Classic final earlier this month.
Meanwhile, defending champion Mohamed ElShorbagy overcame New Zealand's Paul Coll by a 3-1 margin and he will play World No.4 Tarek Momen for a place in a fourth Hong Kong Open final.
"I love it here, I've put my name on that trophy three times and I would love to get my name on it again," said World No.1 ElShorbagy.
"Every day staying at the top of the rankings gets tougher than the day before. In every sport, everyone studies the best and when everyone studies you then they find weaknesses. When you're at the top of the game like that you have to stay one step ahead and to be able to do that for three years is something I'm really proud of."


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Etisalat joins forces with Sage Middle East
Etisalat will offer Sage's Business Cloud Accounting to help SMBs tackle VAT
UAE telco Etisalat has entered into a strategic partnership with Sage Middle East. In terms of the agreement, which was signed at GITEX Technology Week, the two parties will work closely together to deliver Sage Cloud accounting solutions to small and medium businesses (SMB).
Assisting with the compliance of value-added taxes, the new partnership will enable Etisalat's SMB customers to subscribe to Sage Business Cloud Accounting, which was accredited by the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) earlier in 2018.
"We are excited to partner with Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions, to deliver the best-in-class cloud accounting to our valued SMB customers. This partnership is in line with our strategic objective to be a fully integrated ICT solutions and services provider, and business partner of choice in cloud services," commented Salvador Anglada, goup chief business officer, Etisalat.
In addition to providing tools to better manage finances and cash flows, Sage's cloud-based accounting platform allows users to easily share the workload and automate processes. This in turn helps deliver improved backend efficiency, while reducing the number of admin tasks.
Sam Tayan, Managing Director at Sage Middle East, said: "We are honoured to partner with Etisalat, one of the largest telecommunications firms in the GCC region, to support the ambitions of small and medium businesses, many of which struggle with accounting and cash flow management of their businesses. Our business management solutions allow entrepreneurs and business owners to focus on their core purpose, instead of worrying about VAT-compliance and other administrative tasks that can be easily automated."


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For 12/13 GPU rigs get a slightly better CPU (60$-100$) cause it will be a bit faster when working on the Rig especially when changing GPU's from Graphics to Compute mode in AMD Settings and using streaming software (Team Viewer, Splashtop)
However, being a tech enthusiast and a believer in disruptions, I truly believe there's a bright future for cryptocurrencies. If I'm right, the current rise in Bitcoin and Ethereum is just the start. And one coin might be worth 100x its price today, which might justify mining it today.
Mining Ether takes up a lot of electricity. On the plus side, though, if mining practices are carried out efficiently more income is generated through the sale of Ether. Ethereum mining calculators are available for calculating profits. So, there's no need to get worked up since you'll still get a profit at the end.
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An important part of the foreign exchange market comes from the financial activities of companies seeking foreign exchange to pay for goods or services. Commercial companies often trade fairly small amounts compared to those of banks or speculators, and their trades often have little short-term impact on market rates. Nevertheless, trade flows are an important factor in the long-term direction of a currency's exchange rate. Some multinational corporations (MNCs) can have an unpredictable impact when very large positions are covered due to exposures that are not widely known by other market participants.
@Marekz I would remove onether.com/pool from that list until someone can confirm he has paid out. I and another forum member have reached out to him for a status update, but have not received a response.
Elaine Mabiletsa, who works at the JSE as a specialist on bonds, currencies and interest rates derivatives, what investors don't realise is that forex trading is very risky – and for every winner, there is a loser.
Press enter, and the screen should start downloading the blockchain for Ethereum. At this point, you are synchronising with the rest of the Ethereum network. Sometimes your fire wall can block this process. If so, just click "Allow access."
There are two types of mining hardware: CPUs and GPUs. GPUs boast a higher hash rate, meaning they can guess puzzle answers more quickly. At time of writing, GPUs are now the only option for ether miners.
For this reason, most people join mining pools, which combines their individual power in block-solving, and also shares out the rewards according to how much you contributed to solving it, even if you weren't the one who actually found the 'right' answer for that particular block.
With this setup, you'd find on average around 0.5Eth per month. This will change depending on the Ethereum Mining Difficulty, you can use the website WhatToMine to make calculations of your earnings or find other profitable coins to mine.
Once you've made yourself rich enough you'll want to turn off your Spot Fleet. Please, do yourself a favor and do not try to individually delete all of the EC2 Instances, the Role, and the Security Group that the CloudFormation Template created. There is a much easier way. Just delete the Stack using CloudFormation. It will automatically delete all of the resources that were created for you.


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200m runner Marlon Devonish and javelin thrower Goldie Sayers have been awarded captain status for this weekend's European Cup contests. Devonish will lead the men's team in the Super League match in Munich, Germany where the men will seek to cement their place amongst the continent's elite athletics nations.
Sayers will head up the women's push to regain elite status from the First League Group A match in Vaasa, Finland. There have been some late changes to both teams. Earlier in the week, Ben Carne stepped in to replace David Greene in the men's 400m hurdles. He will now be joined by fellow GB & NI senior debutant Chris Kirk, who steps in for Chris Tomlinson in the long jump, who has pulled out due to a bruised heel.
Also entering the fray in Munich is Frank Tickner, who takes over from another late withdrawal Chris Thompson in the 5000m. In the women's team, Barbara Parker is a late addition in the 3000m, after Lisa Dobriskey pulled out due to flu.


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A 2014 documentary, "Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark," is now streaming on Netflix. The film provides poignant insights into the musician's personal and public life, including how he dealt with racial tension in the U.S.
Nat King Cole, 1919-1965
I will confess to knowing precious little about Nat King Cole, except for some of his best known songs. The movie "Ray" depicted Ray Charles performing "Straighten Up and Fly Right," and then, of course, there was "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and "Unforgettable." In fact, I didn't know how little I knew about Cole until I watched the documentary. Some artists who become legends, take on a quality of being a part of the American fabric, and the public takes them for granted.
What strikes me after the fact is Cole's brief lifespan. In that time, America was still struggling with equality for all women and blacks. The race issue remained a problem throughout Cole's life.
These struggles are relevant to Cole's story because his approach to race relations forms the documentary's title. According to the film and newspaper articles from the period, problems arose when Cole purchased a house in a segregated Hollywood neighborhood in 1948.
Cole and his family's appearance sparked protests. A racial epithet was burned into the family's lawn, and the family dog was poisoned. To all of this, according to Cole's second wife, the musician remarked, "They're afraid of the dark." Dark, in this case, refers to black people.
In the face of adversity, it appears Cole never lost his cool. It also seems as though the quality of his work remained stellar. This is another documentary whose thorough examination of a public figure, encourages audiences to appreciate the person behind the mystique.
Nat King Cole and a new era of pop and jazz
Aside from the dark moments in America's racial history, the story of an icon like Cole would be incomplete without the insights from musicians who worked with him. Legendary performers as Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett show up in archival footage and then-current interviews. Each has a glowing review of Cole and what he was able to do as a performer.
Cole was always well-dressed, and his diction was flawless. From all accounts he was a precocious learner, and what I gathered was that he was kind, and maybe even mellow. Even when his love life suffered upheavals and he was divorced and remarried quickly, it didn't seem to make him bitter or shake his confidence. Perhaps that is the other part of the Cole mystique–he was confident. He knew what steps he wanted to take and he took them. That is a lesson people should learn whether they are musicians or not.
Cole worked with Nelson Riddle to craft some of his best-known songs. Riddle was an arranger, composer and bandleader. He is largely credited with inventing pop music as understood by modern audiences. Riddle's sons participate in the documentary and their descriptions of both their father and Cole are moving and enlightening.
A successful music documentary takes audiences behind the music and the legend. It will put a performer in the context of personal and public history and allows audiences to see truths for themselves.
The particular joy in this documentary was learning that the kind-hearted man in the dapper suits, singing timeless songs forever in black-and-white footage, was that same man offstage. An engrossing and illuminating film.


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Jason Best reviews the latest films...
Cinema new releases for Friday 2nd February
Phantom Thread
An exquisite weave of gothic romance and haute couture comedy, There Will Be Blood director Paul Thomas Anderson's spellbinding movie traces the battle of wills between an ultra-perfectionist dressmaker in high society 1950s London and the young woman who is his mistress, model and muse. Daniel Day Lewis, in what he says will be his last film, is in immaculate form as the exacting designer. Yet little-known Luxembourg actress Vicky Krieps, like the deceptively strong-willed character she plays, proves more than a match for her illustrious co-star. *****
Journey's End
This gripping adaptation of RC Sheriff's famous WW1 play doesn't need a surfeit of blood and guts to convince us of the horrors of war. Here the agony is all in the waiting, as a weary company of British soldiers in a frontline trench in northern France ready themselves for an imminent German attack. Sam Claflin is the shell-shocked captain, keeping trauma at bay with a whisky bottle, Paul Bettany his kindly and avuncular lieutenant, and Asa Butterfield the fresh-faced new recruit. Stiff upper lips have rarely been so moving. ****
Lies We Tell
There's a touch of Mona Lisa – the classic 1986 film, that is, not the painting – about this gripping Yorkshire-set thriller. Gabriel Byrne stars as a stoical chauffeur who is drawn into the turbulent life of his billionaire boss's mistress (Sibylla Deen), a young Muslim woman struggling to prevent her 16-year-old sister's arranged marriage to their violent cousin. ***
Phantom Thread pic: Photo : Laurie Sparham / Focus F. Journey's End pic: Steffan Hill


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