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The second round of district opens up Tuesday for local teams fighting for playoff positioning as six games remain in the regular season.
United leads District 29-6A with a prefect 6-0 record followed by United South and Alexander with 5-1 and 4-2 records, respectively. Nixon is in fourth place with a 3-3 record followed by LBJ 2-4, Del Rio 1-5 and Eagle Pass 0-6.
A key game tabbed for Tuesday is United South against Nixon on the road to open the second round. The game is slated for 7:30 p.m.
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The steady hand of sophomore Angelina Lopez drives the Lady Panthers' offense. Lopez can burn the nets and has no problem dishing the ball to teammates such as Dezerae de la Garza, Lori Arreola or Millie Hernandez.
Nixon (20-11) is in full force with a core of seniors who have been at the forefront of the team's success at the 6A level after making the jump from 5A. Alyssa Mata, Ashley Peña and Victoria Manza were all sophomores a championship team and have been leading the way ever since. The trio of seniors are the backbone of Nixon's success with one, Peña, already reaching 1,000 career points mark last week.
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McDonald's Brazil is under global scrutiny. On 20 August 2015, workers, trade unionists and politicians from across the globe testified at the Human Rights Committee of the Brazilian Senate. They alleged the company has abused labour, health, safety and freedom of association rights. It includes company statement.
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Brazil: Mcdonald's faces accusations of labour, health, safety and freedom of association abuses; includes company comments
Author: Anthony Boadle, Reuters
"McDonald's grilled over labor, tax practices at Brazil hearing", 20 August 2015
McDonald's…was accused of mistreating its employees and dodging taxes on Thursday during a Senate hearing in Brazil, where politicians, union leaders and workers from five continents voiced allegations. McDonald's has come under increasing scrutiny worldwide for allegations of labor abuses, health and safety violations, plus tax evasion in Europe, and Brazilian Senator Pablo Paim called a hearing to allow both sides to make their cases...Arcos Dorados..., the world's largest McDonald's franchisee and its main operator in Latin America,…was invited to attend the hearing but chose not to…"We are absolutely convinced that the company has complied with labor laws ever since it opened its first restaurant in Brazil 36 years ago," Arcos Dorados said…Union representatives told the hearing that McDonald's franchisees in Brazil have denied workers' pay for extra time worked, not allowed them to join unions and employed teenagers in their kitchens without protective gear, causing some to suffer burns from frying grease and grills…Witnesses at the hearing called on Brazil's Congress to open an investigation into the labor practices of the fast food industry…The call for an inquiry was backed by 19-year-old Lucas da Cruz Marques, who worked for 18 months at a McDonald's at a Sao Paulo metro station until he was fired last month after joining a union to press for better working conditions…
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Author: Bruce Douglas, The Guardian (UK)
"McDonald's faces global scrutiny at Brazilian senate's human rights hearing-Workers, trade unionists and politicians from five continents testify to Brazilian senate over allegations of tax evasion and unfair competition", 20 August 2015
The McDonald's business model came under unprecedented global scrutiny in a hearing of the Brazilian senate's human rights committee...[on 20 August 2015]…Workers, trade unionists and politicians from five continents testified in Brasília, over low pay and poor working conditions at the fast-food giant. McDonald's is currently battling lawsuits in the US and Latin America, as well as a European Commission investigation…The senate hearing marked the culmination of a week of action that began last Friday, when Brazil's General Workers' Union filed a complaint with the public prosecutor's office calling for a civil inquiry into allegations of tax evasion, unfair competition and the violation of franchise laws by McDonald's and its Latin American franchisee, Arcos Dourados…On Monday, McDonald's workers held talks with three Brazilian government ministers over work practices in the fast-food industry. The following day, protesters succeeded in blocking part of Avenida Paulista...The company has been under pressure in Brazil since February, when the country's three largest trade unions filed a lawsuit against McDonald's and Arcos Dourados,accusing it of "social dumping" – widespread and systematic labour abuses…Leonardo Mendoça, a prosecutor from Brazil's labour ministry, announced the formation of a new taskforce to investigate McDonald's working practices…"McDonald's is one of the biggest employers in Brazil, but it also has one of the worst records on workers rights," Moacyr Roberto Tesch Auersvald, from the Nova Central trade union, said…Arcos Dourados said that its more than 40,000 employees were represented by more than 80 trade unions and that it complied with all Brazilian labour laws…Paulo Paim, the senator from the ruling Workers party (PT) who organised the hearing, said …"Trade unions in Brazil took it upon themselves to bring their concerns to the human rights committee," he said. "This gave other countries the same idea, but perhaps they do not have this same route [of a senate hearing] available to them."
Brazil: Trade unions sue Mcdonald`s again for alleged labour, health & safety abuses; includes company comments
Author: Asher Levine, Reuters
"Brazilian unions file 2nd lawsuit against McDonald's operator", 18 March 2015
Brazilian unions on Wednesday filed another lawsuit against the largest operator of McDonald's restaurants in Latin America, alleging that the firm violates the country's labor laws. The suit against Arcos Dourados Comércio de Alimentos…came just days after McDonald's Corp workers from 19 U.S. cities filed state and federal complaints over working conditions. It also followed a similar filing made by Brazilian unions in late February. Wednesday's lawsuit aims to "guarantee health and safety in the workplace," according to a joint statement from the unions, which are backed by CUT and UTG…The unions demand that Arcos Dourados establish specific job functions for each employee and hire more workers under that model while paying compensation for any moral and punitive damages caused to current and former employees...An Arcos Dorados spokeswoman said in an emailed statement that the company had not yet been officially informed of the lawsuit."Still, the company continues to reaffirm, with conviction, that it complies with all labor laws, respects the rights of all its workers, and maintains labor practices that have been recognized by the market," the statement said.
Brazil: Trade unions sue Mcdonald`s for alleged widespread and systematic labour abuses; includes company comments
Author: Bruce Douglas, The Guardian (UK)
"McDonald's discrimination lawsuit seeks to stop chain expanding in Brazil-
Major lawsuit brought by nine labour organisations alleges that McDonald's and its franchisee have engaged in systematic violations over three decades", 25 February 2015
A major lawsuit filed against McDonald's in Brazil is seeking to stop the fast food chain from opening any further stores in the country until it amends its working practices. Nine labour organisations, including Brazil's three largest trade unions, allege that McDonald's and its franchisee, Arcos Dourados (Golden Arches), have engaged in "social dumping" – their term for widespread and systematic labour violations over the past three decades.Among the claims in the suit, filed at an industrial tribunal in Brasília, Arcos Dourados stands accused of paying less than the minimum wage, employing underage staff and failing to pay overtime. It also alleges staff were exposed to unsanitary working conditions and obliged to work variable shift patterns,… prohibited by…labour laws. "McDonald's turns a blind eye to Brazilian laws to ensure greater business profit, gaining an unfair advantage for itself over companies that respect the rule of the law," Moacyr Roberto Tesch Auersvald, president of Contratuh, a tourism and hospitality workers' union, said…The plaintiffs are also seeking workers' compensation…McDonald's said that it has not been officially notified of the lawsuit: "…the company…working practices fulfil all rules and legislations in the areas in which it operates. All of the company's employees are registered in accordance with legislation and receive remuneration and benefits in line with the collective agreements signed with the country's respective unions."…


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Thursday, 12 September 2019 10:26 AM
Until now Maddox Jolie-Pitt has been tight-lipped about his relationship with his father Brad Pitt, but the 18-year-old finally offered some insight into his family's private life after being cornered by reporters outside Yonsei University in South Korea.
When asked whether Brad would be visiting him at school, where he has just started studying biochemistry, Maddox shrugged.
"I don't know about that, what's happening," he said in footage obtained by In Touch Weekly.
It has been reported that Maddox and Brad grew estranged after an 2016 altercation aboard a private plane. Angelina Jolie filed for divorce soon after.
Responding to questions about whether his relationship with Brad was over, Maddox simply said, "What happens, happens."
Angelina traveled with Maddox to the university in August. While it is far from home in the U.S., his mother said it was "a great school," The Sun noted. Brad was laying low at the time, fueling speculation that his relationship with his son was indeed strained.
Two years after his divorce, Brad admitted to GQ Magazine that he had used drugs and alcohol for a large portion of his life and that his drinking "became a problem" in his marriage. He also opened up about his drinking in an interview with The New York Times earlier this month.
"I had taken things as far as I could take it, so I removed my drinking privileges," he explained, adding that joining Alcoholics Anonymous formed a big part of his recovery. In those meetings, he found it cathartic to expose "the ugly sides" of himself.
"You had all these men sitting around being open and honest in a way I have never heard," Brad continued. "It was this safe space where there was little judgment, and therefore little judgment of yourself."
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~Garbology: Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash by Edward Humes
As it is Plastic Free July, I wanted to do some reading on waste and what goes to our landfills (as a lot of it is plastic). This book covers so much ground by describing landfills and how humans are addicted to throwing away things. It ends with a chapter on Bea Johnson (author of Zero Waste Home) and how she is able to reduce her trash by being zero waste. The book does an excellent job of laying down the facts with lots of statistical evidence (and charts!), so I would definitely give it a read if you are interested in sustainability.
Rating: 9.5/10
~Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
I saw this book as I was browsing the shelves of my library and remembered seeing it on a list of nonfiction books to read... So of course I had to give it a go! Shonda shares her story of how she changed her life around by simply saying "yes" instead of "no". This easy mindset shift is something that I think everyone should try!
Rating: 8.5/10
~Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World's Greatest Art Heist by Stephen Kurkjian
If you haven't caught on from my January and May book review posts, I absolutely love reading heist stories. This book covers the Gardner Museum heist in Boston, where artwork was stolen in 1990 that has STILL never been found or returned. The author was somehow able to get accepted into the underground crime world of this New England city, which allowed him to get the perspective of so many key suspects to this case. While it got a bit confusing sometimes (as there were a lot of people who might be involved with the case), I find it so fascinating that the artwork has still never been returned to the museum. Definitely a must read! 😃
Rating: 10/10
Movie Reviews
~Toy Story 4
Would I say that I was looking for another Toy Story movie? No I was not. But my boyfriend really wanted to see it, so I of course went with him. 😂 While I thought the third movie ended in a good place, I thought this new storyline was quite cute (and extremely clever with the antique store!!). Forky is a hilarious addition to the toy gang, and I enjoyed myself overall.
Rating: 9/10
~A Bug's Life
Surprisingly, I never watched this movie as a kid... Probably because the stink bug at the Animal Kingdom show scared me into never wanting to watch it 😂 However, it was on TV the other night, so I figured I would watch it. The movie is actually really good - I love the hilarious circus bugs and the plot is quite different from other Disney movies from the same time period. It was a good watch!
Rating: 8/10
~Pretty Woman
I also never watched this movie until recently, which should be a sin. 😉 My parents probably never suggested it as it does focus on a stripper... But, it is such a classic rom com! You can't help but enjoy the characters and the romance. A perfect girl's night film for sure!
Rating: 8.5/10
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Communication starts at birth! Children use facial expressions, gestures, and sounds to let us know how they are feeling. Communication skills begin to develop in early infancy but take years to fully develop. A caregiver's vital role begins when children are young babies. Come and learn how language skills develop in the brain, how using "parentese" benefits babies, and exactly why it is important to both talk and listen to young children. This class explains the reasons behind the push to talk to children!
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Update to this website: new download page
Hi! While you students have been enjoying your winter vacation eating too much, sleeping, watching TV, playing games, sleeping and, erm, eating, I've been WORKING!
Yes, I've been slaving away for YOU, on this website to improve the quality and make it more user-friendly.
Since April 2019, I uploaded worksheets and other materials I used in class to this website. I've collected all these together in one place: the download page which you can access by clicking on the name "DOWNLOADS" on the main menu (see screenshot below; click on the image for a bigger picture).
I've included class collections of Essay #4 (Persuasive) and Essay #5 (Response) from previous years. I'll be uploading a few more class collections over the next few days.
I also cleaned up the "Academic Writing Resources" page and added some useful links to MLA guidelines. Check it out. Most links are to English-language pages, but I would like to add some useful Japanese links, so if you have any suggestions, let me know in the comments, and I may add them to the resources page.
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A Heartfelt New Year's Resolution
I came across this New Year's resolution for 2020, and I thought it expressed a wonderful wish. Not something unrealistic but practical. Not something that benefits one group of people over another, but that benefits everyone, even those people not yet born.
Best wishes to you all
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AW2: Week 6, November 8th, 2019
- Makeup class to replace Nov. 1st's cancelled class will be held on Saturday Dec. 14th. Check the noticeboard for the time and place.
- For those who cannot attend, I will prepare some assignments and post them on this blog.
- (Not announced in class). Please read the essay by Bastiat entitled "The Broken Window Fallacy"
- I suggest you read the Japanese explanation first, then the English. Here's a link to the Japanese one (Wikipedia).
Today's class
- In groups of 4-5, exchange your draft #2, read and comment.
- Some general points:
- show the relationship between ideas. Why do schools require young people to write essays?
- To train the young mind to organize their thinking, to think more logically and abstractly, to learn to base their opinion on objective facts and evidence
- The written essay shows the instructor the strengths and weaknesses of a student's thinking.
- don't use your personal opinion as an argument: arguments should be supported by objective evidence. A personal opinion is not an argument.
- don't be vague. Some Japanese expressions sound coy in English, e.g. "People should think more seriously about X" when the person really means "People should stop doing X".
- Use positive rather than negative expressions at the beginning of a sentence. E.g. instead of "Not only… but also", use "In addition to…" or "as well as…"
- show the relationship between ideas. Why do schools require young people to write essays?
- Worksheet: download it here
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Best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous year.
"There is never a stop to the sunrise. Sunrise happens all day long. Somewhere on this earth the sun is rising. Somewhere on this earth the sun is setting. That was just where YOU were. It never stops. It keeps happening all day long. And what is your night, somewhere is daylight."
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Academic Writing I, week 10 : June 24th, 2016
Makeup announcement
Makeup class will be held on Saturday July 2nd, same room as usual, same time as usual.
- Re-write your introduction paragraph for your problem-solution essay, by hand or typed. Bring it to class next week.
Today's class
- Main idea worksheets (download them here: mainideak5chalkbox Use only pages 5-16
- Individual conferencing about introductory paragraph for problem-solution essay.
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Summer is in the air this Easter, which has us thinking about the latest swimwear collaboration between Swedish brand CDLP and Lake Como's iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo. The capsule collection for men, set to launch May 15, comprises traditional shorts and briefs in a vibrant colour palette inspired by the signature style of the primo art deco hotel.
Life at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo is all about soaking in the views of the Grigne mountains, cruising on a classic Riva or floating in the pool, which is why it enlisted CDLP to create a collection suitable for all these leisure pursuits. The luxury underwear brand is known for its focus on sustainable fabrics and the entire collection – from the Aperitivo and Piscina swim shorts (€140-€160) to the oh-so-Italian Riva swim briefs (€90) – is designed in Econyl, a nylon fibre made from fishing nets and nylon waste.
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Reporter Derek Maiolo: The hardest stories matter most
As I studied and trained to be a journalist in college, I knew I was not carving an easy path for myself. But I believed, as I still do, that journalism serves a necessary purpose in our society. It gives voice to people and issues that would otherwise be swept under the rug. Authentic journalism forces us to face the facts, even if it hurts.
When my editor proposed an eight-week series on sexual assault in Routt County, my stomach lurched at the thought of covering such a sensitive topic, particularly in this small town I grew up in and care about. My two assignments —first, to do a comprehensive analysis of the number of sex crimes in mountain communities, and, second, to explore sexual assault in the LGBTQ community — would require multiple records requests, late hours digging through court cases and tear-soaked interviews.
One snowy night in April, I tossed in bed, unable to sleep. For the last three hours I had scrolled on my computer through at least 50 assault cases, each laden with egregious criminal charges. They ranged from drugging to raping a woman to giving a 12-year-old alcohol.
Like first responders who daily see death and suffering, journalists are advised to distance themselves from their work. Try as I might, that night I could not get images of these victims out of my head. What pained me more was seeing how few of those cases ever went to trial, and how often assailants got off on lenient punishments or none at all. I was angry. I felt helpless.
I walked outside into the snow, barefoot and shivering. The white flakes shone in the glow of my kitchen, spewing from the darkness like fireflies. A question from one of my favorite poets, Mary Oliver, flew in with them.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
It is a question I try to keep close. I have a copy pinned to my desk as a reminder that my plan was never to lead an easy life, but a full one. To face all that this world brings, even if it hurts.
Oliver's question continued to guide me throughout the "In Our Shoes" series. When I reported how sexual assault unequally impacts the LGBTQ, I realized the only way I could do the story justice was to describe my own experience as a gay man. Confessing my sexuality and the difficulties I have faced came with a certain amount of dread over the possible repercussions.
It is a testament to the kindness of this community that I received nothing but positive feedback from the article. What is more, a handful of locals from the LGBTQ community said it made them feel understood. In an email, one woman said it was the most important work I had done for this newspaper thus far.
This job is not easy, nor is life. Moments like that make the struggle worth it.
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Good evening,
Since couple of time I'm doing some trials using a SX230 camera installed on a X5 wing.
The results seems to be ok, but I need to gain more trust :) that why I need your support regarding good sample pictures done by you.
To be more precise,please post some of your pictures, that you consider that are ok in terms of quality. If possible please point also the camera settings.
Here are some examples from me - 100m altitude (any advice is welcomed):
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Hi Alex, what setup you use on Canon ? What configuration you use for take this pictures with your X5 UAV ? Thanks !
Hi Rafael,
I'm using as CHDK script this : http://chdk.setepontos.com/index.php?topic=10822.0
All the values are at default except shutter speed that is at 1/1600.
If you need more info let me know.
Hi David,
Can you please post some sample pictures?
Thank you.
Thank's for this script. I will try it on the weekend. I am also flying an X5 and would be interested to know how you mount your camera to reduce vibration. I mount a canon IXUS 132 in soft foam.
A490 on with CHKDK on custom nadir spring mount on Hexa-B.
Shot at 50m alt.
All props super balanced and Ardupilot DuBro foam mounted.
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Yes, you are correct, it is also better to mount the camera along the body, its easier to follow the pictures when they are in a larger file and the stitching becomes better.
Richard, thanks a lot for the sample picture , very good quality!
My big disadvantage is that my wing is flying at 60-70 km/h while taking pictures.
I will put on my Santa Claus wish list :) a hexacopter.
Woops. Sorry.
Practice stalls.... :-)
And be good for Santa.
Today I had an interesting experience, I have done a flight at around 12:00h , very sunny outside, and I have observed that on the majority of the pictures there is somehow a reflection of the sun. The flight was done over a wheat field.
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The Indian two-wheeler market remained calm in terms of bike launches last week. However, we still covered a few reports which created quite a stir amongst the buyers and enthusiasts. While we got our first glimpse at what could be Hero's next-gen Karizma, we also witnessed KTM hiking the prices of its motorcycles. The previous week had more such interesting ... Read More »
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Hyundai India has announced a price hike across all its models by up to Rs 1 lakh. It will be effective from January 2017 and for all the cars in the Hyundai line-up including the recently launched Tucson. The Korean manufacturer has stated the reason for the increase in the cost to be the increasing input cost and the fluctuating ... Read More »
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Nissan and Datsun range of cars will cost more from January 2017. The automaker has announced a price hike that will be applicable from the New Year. Nissan India's move of incrementing car prices is attributed to the rise of input costs. As a result, the company plans to hike the prices of all cars by Rs 30,000. This includes ... Read More »
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Delhi Public School, Gautam Budh Nagar witnessed protests from approximately 150 Dad and mom inQuarter 132 on Monday, July 5 2016. The protest became towards the College management, who havehiked Faculty price by way of 14 per cent. rate hike at DPS, Gautam Budh Nagar: Annual charges, training charge and generation fee have all been raised In all, a rate ... Read More »
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Nymphoniks Orchestra is an adventure of friends who started playing music in the squares of Paris just from an excess of high spirit and joyful mood.
Having played on the stages and streets around the world, with a thirst for new faces and experiences, Nymphoniks are now coming to Ukraine to create joy, dance and fun literally at our doorstep! On this occasion Nymphonik Orchestra (Paris, France) will meet with the audience at two restaurants from Famille Très Français: Très Français itself and its 'smaller brother' - Très Branché.
Read: Top August 2016 Concerts in Kiev
The band's repertoire consists of popular rhythms of the South (cumbia, salsa, reggae, ska), East (Bregovic, Markovic) and West (Budos Band, Mark Ronson, Earth, Wind & Fire).
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Family restaurants from Famille Très Français are firmly rooted in cultural and gastronomic life of Kiev. The two restaurants represent classic and contemporary French cuisine, authentic and rebellious interiors with equally elegant European-style terraces and, of course, rich authentic French culture. Très Français is a deliberate authenticity, classic French style with a touch of the sweet soul of Provence. Très Branché, on the other hand, embodies modern and rebellious free manners of France. The atmosphere here is relaxed and even imposing.
Nymphonik Orchestra will perform on the following dates:
August 4, 2016, 6pm - Très Branché (4 Lysenko str., Kiev)
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Mitochondrial DNA Corroborates Taxonomy of the South American Chelid Turtles of the Genera Platemys and Acanthochelys
Chelonian Conservation and Biology (2013) 12 (1): 168–171.
Published: 01 July 2013
A phylogenetic analysis of partial sequences of 2 mitochondrial genes, NADH dehydrogenase subunit 4 (ND4) and cytochrome b (cyt b ), supports the generic distinction and sister taxon relationship of Platemys and a monophyletic Acanthochelys. Acanthochelys radiolata is the most distinct member of the genus Acanthochelys and is sister to a clade that includes A. spixii, A. pallidipectoris , and A . macrocephala . Parsimony and maximum likelihood analyses suggested A. spixii ( A. pallidipectoris , A. macrocephala ), but this was not strongly supported in bootstrap analysis parsimony and maximum likelihood analyses and low Bayesian posterior probabilities. Evidence of molecular diversity within morphologically defined species suggests that there may be additional cryptic species in this group.
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The 10th Volume of Chelonian Conservation and Biology : Celebrating the Past and Looking to the Future
Chelonian Conservation and Biology (2011) 10 (1): 1–2.
Published: 01 July 2011
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Chelonian Conservation and Biology (2009) 8 (2): 107–108.
Published: 01 December 2009
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A Global Analysis of Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Distributions with Identification of Priority Conservation Areas
Chelonian Conservation and Biology (2009) 8 (2): 116–149.
Published: 01 December 2009
There are currently ca. 317 recognized species of turtles and tortoises in the world. Of those that have been assessed on the IUCN Red List, 63% are considered threatened, and 10% are critically endangered, with ca. 42% of all known turtle species threatened. Without directed strategic conservation planning, a significant portion of turtle diversity could be lost over the next century. Toward that conservation effort, we compiled museum and literature occurrence records for all of the world's tortoises and freshwater turtle species to determine their distributions and identify priority regions for conservation. We constructed projected range maps for each species by selecting geographic information system–defined hydrologic unit compartments (HUCs) with verified locality points, and then added HUCs that connected known point localities in the same watershed or physiographic region and that had similar habitats and elevations as the verified HUCs. We analyzed a total of 305 turtle species and assigned each to 1 of 7 geographic regions of the world. Patterns of global turtle species distributions were determined and regional areas of turtle species richness identified. In only 2 areas of the world did as many as 18 or 19 species occur together in individual HUCs. We then compared species distributions with existing global conservation strategies (GCSs) and established biodiversity priority areas. Presence of a species in a GCS was defined as ≥ 5% its range. Of the 34 biodiversity hotspots, 28 collectively contain the projected ranges of 192 turtle species, with 74 endemic; the 5 high-biodiversity wilderness areas contain 72 species, with 17 endemic; and 16 other wilderness areas contain 52 species, with 1 endemic. However, 116 turtle species have either < 50% of their ranges in existing GCSs (57 species) or do not occur in them at all (59 species, 19.3%), thus potentially leaving many tortoises and freshwater turtles without any regional GCS. For each of these 116 species we identify a priority Ecoregion for further conservation consideration, and we identify 3 new global Turtle Priority Areas for conservation based on aggregated Ecoregions. These are the Southeastern United States, Lower Gangetic Plain, and Coastal Australia Turtle Priority Areas.
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A New Subspecies of the Snakeneck Turtle Chelodina mccordi from Timor-Leste (East Timor) (Testudines: Chelidae)
Chelonian Conservation and Biology (2007) 6 (2): 213–222.
Published: 01 December 2007
ABSTRACT A new subspecies of Chelodina mccordi is described from Timor-Leste (East Timor). The nominate subspecies Chelodina m. mccordi is endemic to the small island of Roti to the southwest of Timor. The new subspecies has a very limited distribution in the area of Lake Iralalaro in Lautém District near the eastern tip of Timor-Leste and is endemic to that nation. In some morphological characters, the new subspecies is intermediate between C. m. mccordi from Roti and Chelodina novaeguineae from the island of New Guinea, but, in supporting its subspecific taxonomic status, the new taxon shows more similarities to the nominate form than to C. novaeguineae . The nominate form C. m. mccordi on Roti Island was nearly extirpated by commercial trade in the recent past and has been listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List since 2000. Chelodina mccordi is the only species of the genus listed in CITES Appendix II. As a subspecies of C. mccordi, the new taxon from Timor-Leste is automatically included in CITES Appendix II, meaning that any international export of this new taxon to a CITES signatory country requires an export permit from the government of Timor-Leste. This legal requirement will hopefully spare the new subspecies from Timor-Leste the fate of the nominate subspecies from Roti Island, to be nearly driven onto the cusp of extinction through commercial trade shortly after its description as a new taxon.
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February 16, 2020
Despite the solid start to the year, and the confidence that comes with overcoming adversity, Miles Burghoff knows very well how a good start to a season can either create positive momentum, or open the door to complacency, which often can result in a loss of motivation and focus. With the Harris Chain event kicking off this week, he's determined to keep that focus and motivation. READ MORE »
January 14, 2020
Now with 2019 in the rear-view mirror, 2020 is in the crosshairs, and I look forward to the challenges ahead. With the rebranding of the Tour to the new FLW Pro Circuit, there are some great new opportunities that both fans and competitors will benefit from. READ MORE »
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We didn't bother with an update on the Polaris FLW Tour Rookie of the Year race after the fifth stop of the FLW Tour season at Cherokee Lake. At that point, Miles Burghoff had the overall lead in the AOY standings and a 108-point lead for ROY. It looked like it was locked up. READ MORE »
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Miles Burghoff is in a rare position. He's a rookie on the FLW Tour, and he's leading the 2019 Angler of the Year race with two tournaments left to fish. Traditionally, the AOY frontrunners are veteran pros in the prime of their careers, not rookies who are often still trying to learn their way around a full season of Tour competition. Burghoff, however, isn't your traditional rookie. READ MORE »
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In one week I will officially be a college fishing graduate, and my graduation ceremony will take place at the 2013 FLW College Fishing National Championship on Beaver Lake, in Rogers, Ark. READ MORE »
January 31, 2012
As I stated in my previous blog, I was a melting-pot of emotions heading into the event – anxious, excited, nervous, confident – the list could go on. After all, it was my last college fishing qualifier and I needed t have a good showing. READ MORE »
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T Level industry placements – science, University of Salford
She came here to have a real taste of the real world experience… of working as a technician in an education industry. And rather than give her a taste… I think we've been able to give her a three course meal. When I did a placement I wasn't as interested in it… but when I started doing it, it was like… "Ok, this is going to help me to become an haematologist". When I went back to college it made it seem like… I knew everything that was going on. It was like… "I've already done this before". Ola showed us a side of great enthusiasm… throughout her placement here. Ola's passion for science shone through like a star. Being a technician actually made me learn… how much work it was. It was actually really fun, though, I really liked it. These students are on the cusp of starting their next steps… so they're finishing up with us and they really do need… that chance to gain that confidence. And I think this is a really brilliant way to send them off… into the world of work, further education, or an apprenticeship. Whatever it is they choose to do… this is a great stepping stone between college… and that next step. It makes them stand head and shoulders above other applicants… and that is so valuable. It gives you something to talk about at a career interview… and it's that one spark that makes you stand out. There is a huge skills gap coming. We've got this huge black hole… looming on the technical workforce front. And there's no running away from it, we need to see… new technicians coming through. The placement made my decision to come to this uni… and also to do biomedical science. Is was actually a big impact on me to do the placement… because I was indecisive in the beginning. But, after I did that, I knew what I wanted to be… what I wanted to do, and what uni I was going to.


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Cooperation between private sector companies with up to date technological knowledge and municipalities with an interest in encouraging the use of sustainable modes of transport can lead to effective results. This kind of cooperation in the Pori region has produced a service aimed at cyclists that is both easy to use and attractive.
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Municipalities in the Pori region, Prizztech Ltd and ESRI Finland decided to work together to work out how the latest technical innovations could be used in the development of cycling culture.
The joint planning process produced a web service called SataSykkeli and a mobile app MobiiliSykkeli. These services offer cyclists easily accessible information about bike routes in the region. Both services are free of charge.
The services were developed as part of a project aiming to develop mobile bicycle route maps within the Centre of Expertise Programme in Satakunta, partly funded by European Union Structural funds.
SataSykkeli is a map service which contains 50 new biking routes within 9 municipalities in the Pori region. Some of these new routes have been planned especially for families, others for lovers of culture, nature and attractive landscapes. The remaining routes are aimed at sports and exercise cycling. Users of the service can freely choose a route by indicating preferred route type, length and municipality. For example, the service could be asked to identify all available routes between 0-5 km which are suitable for families within the municipality of Pori. After choosing the route, the user can print a map showing the route.
Mobiilisykkeli is a similar service to Satasykkeli but it can also be used with mobile devices.>The user can use the same criteria for choosing the routes but the advantage is that users can see their own location using the GPS system. This reduces the risk of getting lost along the route.
The up to date GIS technology of ESRI Inc was used in the development and implementation of these services. The services were developed in cooperation with the city of Pori, Prizztech and ESRI Finland; the latter being responsible for the technical implementation of the service.
The both services are extremely user friendly and information is easy to find.
The user can examine the chosen route on a regular map, an aerial view or a topographical map.
MobiiliSykkeli is Finland's first bike route application that can be accessed by mobile devices and contains pre-defined bike routes and GPS location. The use of technological innovations can have a significant role to play in the development of mobility related services that are both attractive and easy to use.
The services have been in use since Spring 2012. The feedback from users has been positive and people have already proposed new routes for inclusion in the future. Development of new features for the service will continue. In future the registered users of the service will be able to add comments and photos from the route. Information about interesting sites, attractions and good spots to take a break along the route will also be added.
Visit the service: http://arcgis.pori.fi/satasykkeli/.