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We thought that you might be interested in hearing about a range of replica miniature classic cars that you can purchase brand new and drive around in at speeds of up to 46mph. These cars can be driven by adults and could prove to be a novel addition to your collection of classic cars.
There are a variety of vehicles to choose from including a Jaguar XK120, an AC Cobra, an Aston Martin DB5 and a Ferrari 250 California Spider.
Although children over the age of ten may love to drive them, they may find that their parents don't want to part with them as they are getting so much enjoyment out of driving these half-size replicas. They can either be fitted with an electric motor or a 110cc petrol engine. They cannot legally be driven on public roads but may be driven on private land.
The cars are 7ft 6ins in length and are 3ft in width meaning that they are just big enough for most adults to get behind the wheel and drive around in. If you were to buy a full size AC Cobra you would pay in the region of £600,000 but one of these as a half-size replica can be purchased for as little as £7,995.
These small replica classic cars are hand-built and take around three months to construct so are no doubt built to a high standard. They are made to order so you can select the colour that you require. The majority of them come equipped with lights, including indicator lights and horn that work. They also have seats that can be adjusted and benefit from disc brakes.
It probably does not come as a surprise to you to read that they are very fuel-efficient with the petrol version achieving up to 250mpg. They come with three gears from a semi-automatic gearbox plus there is also a reverse gear.
Those that are fitted with an electric motor will be able to do up to 14mph and travel for up to two hours on the battery when it has been charged for an hour.
These classic cars are built by Pocket Classics.


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When the Black Panther Party formed in the 1960s, its activities, as reported in mainstream media, had ominous implications for white America. Here was a group of angry black people, armed and ready to fight the enemy of another skin color.
The stage was set for the majority population to be fearful of the Black Panthers. Out of that fear grew a conscientious effort by federal government and local law officials across the country to destroy the group by any means necessary.
Passin' It On, part of the weekly PBS documentary series P.O.V., is a thoughtful, poetic exploration of the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party. It represents a cutting-edge, eye-opening view of a misunderstood and widely maligned organization.
Rather than opt for the dry, one-step-removed approach of the historian, director John Valadez tells the story through one man - Richard Moore. A child of the southeast Bronx in the 1940s and 1950s, Moore describes the period as "a time warp."Blacks accepted acts of oppression such as police brutality as a matter of course.
Moore achieved a sense of pride by becoming a gang member. But tangles with the law landed him in jail at 18 for felonious assault. Released five years later in 1967, Moore tried to become an artist.
Inevitably, he became involved in the black power movement, galvanized after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. The Black Panther Party was committed to self-defense, military and political training, and community activism.
One man, excited about joining the Black Panthers, was asked two questions when he arrived at the New York headquarters: Did he know how to change diapers and work a griddle? The Panthers took care of babies and children on-site, serving them meals and giving them an education about their roots that they couldn't get in public school.

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This fall, Fresno State returns to the NCAA wrestling mat. Dormant since 2006, the long-awaited action resumes in a matter of months. The next big step happened this week when the school announced it would join the Big 12 Conference.
"We are very pleased and proud to accept an invitation to Big 12 Conference. This is an important step in defining the future of Fresno State Wrestling," Fresno State head coach Troy Steiner said in a school news release. "The Big 12 offers a strong athletic conference particularly in wrestling as we will compete with some of the best teams in the nation, giving the Valley an opportunity to see some competitive home duals and to continue the strong tradition of wrestling at one of the toughest conference championships in the NCAA."
The membership of Big 12 wrestling is slightly different than its lineup for football or basketball, since not every full-time member supports a wrestling program. Likewise, the Mountain West Conference, home to most Fresno State sports, does not have enough programs for a full-time wrestling conference.
The Big 12
It is not unusual for schools like Fresno State to join other leagues as associate members. Only four full-time Big 12 schools (Iowa State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and West Virginia) have wrestling programs. [Note: despite its name, there are only 10 full-time schools in the Big 12].
With the addition of Fresno State (and Northern Iowa, also joining this season), Big 12 Wrestling now has 12 programs. It expanded from the four full-time members to 10 for the 2015-16 season, adding six associate members (that came from the disbanded Western Athletic Conference, of which Fresno State belonged to before dropping wrestling). One of those schools was South Dakota State.
That could be a problem in future scheduling for the Bulldogs. That is because of AB 1887, a state law that went into effect this year that bars taxpayer-funded travel to other states that are perceived to have laws that discriminate against the LGBT community.
According to the office of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, South Dakota is included in the ban because:
SB 149 was enacted March 10, 2017. SB 149 could prevent qualified LGBT couples from adopting or serving as foster parents.
Although Fresno State has not officially released its 2017-18 schedule yet, South Dakota State has. The two schools will not meet this upcoming season, at least not in South Dakota.
"The wrestling members have formed a scheduling alliance. The conference office produces a schedule to assist the wrestling members in scheduling matches among themselves," Big 12 Associate Commissioner Bob Burda told GV Wire via e-mail. "However, the Conference does not conduct a 'regular season' or recognize a regular season wrestling champion. Matches identified through the scheduling alliance are executed by the participating teams."
Burda clarified in a phone conversation with GV Wire that the conference does not mandate teams face each other in the regular season (unlike with other sports). Thus, Fresno State would not be required to wrestle at South Dakota State, unless the schools agree to it.
The Big 12 championship takes place in Tulsa, with the NCAA championship in Cleveland.
Why not the Pac-12?
The only other collegiate athletic conference in the west that sponsors wrestling is the Pac-12 Conference, with a current five-team line up (full-time members Stanford, Arizona State and Oregon State, along with associates Cal Poly and CSU Bakersfield). Also, the Pac-12 has their own televised network that airs wrestling matches.
As to why Fresno State joined the Big 12 over the Pac-12, team spokesman Travis Blanshan says the Big 12 provides more stability, competition and opportunity. Blanshan says it is up in the air on how to handle a scenario of Fresno State wrestling at South Dakota State.
2017-18 Big 12 Wrestling teams:
- Air Force
- Fresno State
- Iowa State*
- North Dakota State
- Northern Colorado
- Northern Iowa (also entering the conference in 2017-18)
- Oklahoma*
- Oklahoma State*
- South Dakota State
- Utah Valley
- West Virginia*
- Wyoming
*indicates full-time Big 12 member
[Note this story has been updated with Burda's clarification on Big 12 regular season scheduling]


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Little Rock can expect to see major changes on its Advertising and Promotion Commission and the city bureau it governs early next year, with a new mayor entering City Hall and nearly half of the commission seats up for grabs.
Mayor-elect Mark Stodola said Friday that he has some tough questions for the staff and legal counsel of the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau about recent Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.
A newspaper investigation found that bureau leaders improperly channeled tens of thousands of dollars in public revenue to businesses owned by members of the commission, which governs the bureau, and failed to follow local bidding laws and their own purchasing policies.
"I just am shocked that there is a lack of procedures to deal with this sort of thing," Stodola said. "I want to see that we have much stronger involvement and controls over not just the A and P Commission but all city boards and commissions."
Several changes are likely on the way, he said.
"Rest assured - it's the main focus."
In a report published earlier this week, the newspaper also revealed:
The bureau lacks guidelines and detailed accounting procedures for employee expenses.
It purchased a car as a retirement gift for the former director of the bureau, using public funds and money solicited from firms that do business with or stand to benefit from activities of the bureau; the car was purchased without bids.
When expenditures have required votes of the commission, they typically involved little or no public discussion.
The agency violated state law by spending more than half a million dollars on marketing projects last year without seeking competitive bids, which prompted the city attorney to order a review of the bureau's purchasing practices.
The bureau's staff won't be immune to transitional changes, Stodola said, because the entire outfit is overdue for a cultural change.
"The issue of accountability and following proper statutory regulations and ordinances is, no question, paramount," he said. "Ignorance is not an excuse. There are people on the staff that should be advising them."
Even without Stodola's action, the commission was in for a transformation.
Commissioner Bruce Bennett, who has challenged commission practices in the past, resigned Wednesday; Mayor Jim Dailey's term expires at the end of the month when he leaves the mayor's office; and City Director Dean Kumpuris' term will expire on Dec. 31, according to Little Rock Clerk Nancy Wood.
Before Bennett resigned Wednesday, he called for the entire commission to step down. Instead, the commission voted 6-1 for Chairman Mary Beth Ringgold and Commissioner Blair Allen to remain on the board.
A review of bureau expenditures for the past three years disclosed payments totaling more than $141,000 to Ringgold's two restaurants, Cajun's Wharf and Capers.
Allen's family owns the Pyramid Park office building in west Little Rock and has collected $3,090 a month since September 2005 for extra office space that the bureau rents. The bureau entered into the lease agreement without following local bid laws or its own policy governing purchases for amounts below the bid law threshold of $25,000. Allen disclosed to the commission his family's interest in the building and abstained from voting on the office space rental.
Bennett, the commission's at-large representative, will be replaced by the city Board of Directors, Wood said. Typically, the board fills such vacancies at its annual organizational meeting, scheduled for Jan. 16, she said.
Stodola has the option of taking Dailey's vacated seat on the board or appointing someone else to take that spot. The city Board of Directors must vote on whether to reappoint Kumpuris or choose a new city board member for the seat Kumpuris has held for several years.
Arkansas Code Annotated 26-74-503 requires the commissions to have four members who are "owners or managers of businesses in the tourism industry, at least three of whom shall be owners or managers of hotels, motels or restaurants" for staggered terms of four years.
The Little Rock commission members are: Ringgold, whose term expires in May 2007; Allen, whose term expires in May 2008; Vice Chairman Jim Shamburger, in May 2009; Dailey, whose term expires on Dec. 31; Capi Peck, whose term expires in 2010; Kumpuris, whose term expires Dec. 31.
Stodola said Friday that he'll wait until his second board meeting as mayor - on Jan. 16 - to determine who his designee will be.
He'll give city directors a chance to consider whether they're interested in openings on all boards and commissions. Stodola said Kumpuris hasn't told him whether he's interested in remaining on the commission.
The city Board of Directors will also go through a change next month with four new members taking seats. They are Stodola, Ken Richardson, Doris Wright and Erma Fingers Hendrix.
Stodola hasn't decided whether he'll take a position on the commission or even whether his designee will be a city board member or someone from the community at large.
Stodola said he has talked to legislators who are considering filing bills during the legislative session, set to begin next month, that would change the makeup of advertising and promotion commissions.
Rep.-elect Kathy Webb, DLittle Rock, said legislators have been following news of the bureau.
"There has been a lot of buzz at the Capitol, and we've been hearing from constituents," she said. "I think there probably will be some legislators looking at that law."
Webb, a restaurant owner, said she has trouble with the makeup of advertising and promotion commissions.
"I don't think we have to have people from the tourism industry on that commission," she said.
Stodola questioned the wisdom of having city directors on the commission when the city board appoints commissioners.
"That would require a change by the Legislature," he said.
And, under current law, the city Board of Directors is the sole body that can remove commissioners, city Attorney Tom Carpenter said Friday.


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Reddit is 11 years old, and that can be considered many years on the internet. One thing that has kept it alive till today is its mantra—being a place where users can have authentic conversations online. Well, all that could be returning to hunt it at an age when trolls have taken over the website and the conversations they are having doesn't bode well for the social media company.
The_Donald Reddit community has been very problematic, so problematic that its top volunteer moderators are starting to feel that the end of the social media giant is drawing near. The moderators are not having a cool relationship with The_Donald Reddit community, as the community has continued to exploit the poor enforcement of Reddit's user protection. The moderators have their hands tied as it were since its policy is that people should have unedited and real conversations.
Reddit's The_Donald movement has continually sought to dominate the conversation on the site, and these Trump supporters never stop spreading coded messages, they openly attack other users of the site, and they never stop breaking the site's rules, even the most basic, and the brunt of the attack is being faced by the moderators.


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all works published by Casa Ricordi; see contacts
See: Time, possession & ventriloquism in my operas (lecture text with video excerpts, Berlin, June 2017)
Tree of Codes (2013-15)
Download detailed information: Liza Lim – Tree of Codes information and libretto
Also see blog page for reviews and other interviews
'Cut-outs in time', an opera
for soprano, high baritone, singer/clarinettist, fifteen other musicians (also vocalising), electronics + theatre performers
Composer & librettist: Liza Lim
An opera about bloodlines and memory, time, erasure and illumination based on Jonathan Safran Foer's Tree of Codes and Bruno Schulz' Street of Crocodiles
Libretto based upon Tree of Codes written by Jonathan Safran Foer © first published 2010 by Visual Editions; Bruno Schulz' Street of Crocodiles, English translation by Celina Wieniewska; Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Erlkönig and the writings of Michel Foucault.
Opera commissioned by Oper Köln, Ensemble musikFabrik and HELLERAU – Europäisches Zentrum der Künste, Dresden and in co-operation with the Akademie der Künste der Welt Cologne.
Premiere, 9 April 2016, Staatenhaus, Cologne (Also, 12,14,18,20 April)
Emily Hindrichs (Adela); Christian Miedl (Son/Doctor); Carl Rosman (Mutant Bird); performers from Company Numero23Prod.; musicians of
Ensemble Musikfabrik conducted by Clement Power, directed by Massimo Furlan
Also, 25 October 2016, TONLAGEN Festival, Hellerau, Dresden
The Oresteia (1991-93)
Memory theatre (opera) in 7 parts after Aeschylus
For 6 voices, 11 instruments and dancer
Libretto by Liza Lim and Barrie Kosky after Aeschylus, Sappho and Tony Harrison
(in English). For soprano, 2 mezzo soprano (mezzo soprano 2 also plays stage 'cello), counter tenor, tenor, baritone & dancer (also vocalising)
Fl/Picc, Ob/Cor Ang, Cl/Bass Cl, Tpt/Picc Tpt, Tbn. Turkish Baglama Saz
(played by mandolinist) Electric Guitar, Perc, Vla/Vla d'amore, Vc, D bass
Duration: 75′, Score (136022), Ricordi Milano
Commissioned by ELISION; Premiere: 16 May 1993, Theatreworks, Melbourne
Elision Ensemble and Treason of Images, conductor Sandro Gorli.
singers: Jeannie van de Velde, Julie Edwardson, Deborah Kayser, Andrew Muscat Clark, Tyrone Landau, Grant Smith; dancer: Shelley Lasica
directed by Barry Kosky, stage designer Peter Corrigan, choreographer Shelley Lasica
Yuè Lìng Jié (Moon Spirit Feasting) (1997-99)
Chinese ritual street opera in 7 parts For 3 singers, 9 instruments and live electronics. Fl/Picc/Bass Fl, Cl/Bass Cl, Alto Sax/Bar Sax, Tpt/Flugel Hn, 2 Perc, Koto, Er-hu, Vc
Libretto by Beth Yahp (in English and Chinese). Characters: Chang-O, soprano Queen Mother of the West, mezzo soprano, Hou Yi/Monkey King, baritone
Duration: 75′, Score (138448) Ricordi Milano
Jointly Commissioned by the Adelaide and Melbourne Festivals with support
from the Major Festivals Initiative, the Australia Council and Arts Queensland
Premiere: 15 March 2000, Adelaide Festival, Torrens River barge
ELISION Ensemble, conductor Simon Hewett
Singers: Deborah Kayser, Melissa Madden Gray, Orren Tanabe,
Directed by Michael Kantor, stage designer Dorotka Sapinska,
choreographer Melissa Madden Gray
Opera Seasons:
Adelaide Festival, 2000
Melbourne Festival, 2002
Hebbel Theatre Berlin, 2002
Zurich Theatre Spektakel, 2002
Saitama Arts Centre, Tokyo, 2002
Brisbane Festival, 2006
The Navigator (2007-08)
Opera in six scenes and a prelude. Libretto by Patricia Sykes
For 5 singers, 16 instrumentalists and electronics
Duration: c 90′, Ricordi London
Commissioned by Brisbane Festival, Melbourne International Festival of the Arts and ELISION with funding from the Major Festivals Initiative
Premiere: 29 July 2008, Brisbane Festival, Judith Wright Centre
Singers: Deborah Kayser (Angel of History), Talise Trevigne (The Beloved),
Andrew Watts (The Navigator), Omar Ebrahim (The Fool), Philip Larsen (The Crone)
ELISION Ensemble, conductor Manuel Nawri
Directed by Barrie Kosky, stage designer Alice Babidge
Video Link: Angel of History (end of Scene 1)
Video of the full opera can be found here
Opera Seasons:
Brisbane Festival, 2008
Melbourne Festival, 2008
Moscow Chekhov International
Theatre Festival, 2009
Festival d'Automne à Paris (in concert), 2009


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Last summer, I've been been living in Croatia's capital for two months and just like everyone abroad, I was pretty surprised by some things. Most surprising of all was the fact that there was something surprising. I thought it was going to be same as being home. Or at least unnoticeably different. And while most of the things were (I mean, there are things that aren't common for people from my area and people from other areas of my own country and yet they can be seen here), there still were some I found interesting enough to write about. So, here we go!
- Everyone knows names of the streets
Before I came to Zagreb, while looking for a place to stay during my time there, I had contacted a woman who then asked me where the agency I was going to work at was situated. Of course, I had no idea, since I had never visited it before. So, I checked it up online and told her the address. Immediately, she said she knew where it was. And the conversation continued.
Upon arrival, while talking to people, or listening to them talk in the tram, or anywhere else, I realized not only my house-owner knew all the streets in the city, but everyone else did too. And I don't mean few main streets. I mean EVERY single street there is.
Later on, I figured the reason for that is (or at least it might be) the fact that the names of the stations (both for trams and buses) are generally named by the streets. Including all the little ones. Which is actually a great idea, because even I learned some of them during my short staying.
2. Smart street name boards
Street name boards are one of those things you don't even notice unless they're extraordinary in any way. These here don't have any eye-catching design, but are still extraordinary, if you ask me. In addition to the names of the streets, every board has an explanation as well. An explanation on why that something the street has been named after is important, whether it's a person, a country, a city, an event from the history, or something else. Which is pretty educative and cool, at the same time. Bad thing, on the other hand, is the fact it's only written in Croatian, so tourists don't benefit, but it still has thumbs up from me!
Edit: I visited Sarajevo after writing this post and noticed a similar thing there, too. Love it.
3. Love for sports/active life
I've already mentioned this in one of my Instagram posts. Whether it is the lake, parks, or just regular streets, people are running, cycling, sailing, doing stuff. There are posters for upcoming running races everywhere and all of my work colleagues have registered for one. There are some of them who go running or swimming before they come to work, and some that do it afterwards.
I have never in my life seen so many active people. Like, seriously.
4. "Thank you"s on every corner
Being surprised by this is actually a bad thing, because it means "Thank you"s or "You're welcome"s as basic politeness indicators aren't present at the place I normally stay. What makes this even worse is the fact I live at two different places and none of them have the same characteristic.
The fact that people don't realize a smile, few nice words, or a seat in the tram/bus can make someone's day makes me seriously sad. I mean, just try it and I'm sure you'll never stop again!
5. High service quality
Directly related to the previous point is the fact that workers in service sector are really polite. I mean, of course there's a certain (but small) percentage of people who are rude for no reason. I remember this one time when a driver in the tram was acting like an absolute idiot replying extremely rude to the people asking questions about the route of the tram (there was a lot of work on the road meaning the routes changed frequently so nobody really knew which tram goes where). There's people like that everywhere.
However, the waiters, people in the shops, or pretty much anywhere I've been were really nice and polite while offering good quality products and/or services.
Why is this such a big deal for me?
Because my hometown, Bihać, has extremely high tourism potential and was lately being visited by a lot of tourists. However, this doesn't necessarily mean service quality has improved. I remember times when we went to a restaurant asking for a dish the waiter didn't even know was served, but we did, because we ordered it quite often. I mean, all those non-polite waiters don't even need to be mentioned, right? And this isn't only the case in my hometown. Service industry just isn't developed in Bosnia. Well, not as much as it should be.
6. Diversity
There are foreigners in every corner of the world, of course. There's a zillion of Arabs in Bihać, for example. And a lot of Europeans in Ghent. And just as many Syrians in Turkey. But they all continue they lives as foreigners there. Or at least that's what I've observed.
Here, on the contrary, I've seen people merge their identities. For example, there was a Korean in the tram speaking Croatian, pretty much as a Croatian. And Bosnians speaking with Croatian accent. And so on.
This might lead to a higher tolerance for foreignism. Which means you don't get those spooky looks simply because you look different. Whether it means you're black, have purple hair, are wearing a hijab, or anything else. People don't really care. And that, my friends, is what freedom tastes like, if you ask me.
7. Obeying rules and laws
The reason I found this strange is probably because of the fact I come from another Balkan country in which this isn't always the case. We, people in the Balkans, have the tendency to think every Balkan country is the same. And trust me, I've got used to people not obeying rules or rules being broken for people to do something.
On the other hand, I am quite a rule-following person (sometimes maybe even too much). So, this was really satisfying for me. For example, if there is a law stating what you have to incorporate in your company's web site, than that is what you do.
Of course, people around me argued about this topic stating laws aren't applied. Or at least not on everyone. While this is the case pretty much everywhere around the world, there is still a noticeable difference between here and back home, definitely. They can argue whether their system works or not, but one thing is for sure; it works more than ours does.
8. Love for graffiti
I've met with the Graffiti Street in Ghent during my Erasmus period. It's the only street in the city where drawing on the walls is legal. That's why it's covered with different pictures and drawings of highly talented people.
However, before coming to Zagreb, I had never seen so many writings on the walls of a city. There's quotes, love messages, signatures, confessions, and so much more on every single corner. I don't think there's a street without a wall that hasn't been victim of someone's scrambling.
I mean there's even a campaign aiming in helping protect the facades. Nothing else should be said.
That's pretty much it.
Till next time!


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Camping Gear Checklist
Let's face it, you don't want to be caught without your makeup or without your undies, right? When planning a family camping trip, you should always have a camping gear checklist handy. If not, make one for yourself. You can stuff your list in the bag for next year's camping trip. This will help you stay organized and save valuable time. We all know how it is when your running around the house at the last minute, with 5 of your friends and family waiting for you in the car.
For more information, visit La Plant Family. A friend of mine who owns this fantastic website has dedicated it to family camping and it has a lot of valuable information for going on camping trips.
Shelter and Safety
Don't forget things like your tent, poles, ropes, covers, or any type of shelter against bad weather. Bring as many nails as possible in case your tent decides to topple over. Stakes, dust pans, ground tarps, etc. should be brought. First aid kit, big and small since you always need one when traveling or hiking. Lanterns, compass, whistle, binoculars, and credit cards.
Bed Materials and Hygiene
Foam Mattress, Air mattress, sleeping bags, covers, blankets, air pump for your air mattress. A special cover for the mattress if needed. Pillows and also a storage bag for easy clean up or pack up. Soap, tissues, hair conditioner, shampoo, quarters for the bathroom, and toilet paper. Tooth brush and feminine or masculine products.
Pots and pans. Matches, stove fuel, barbeque unless the camp has one, and thermos. Dutch oven, buckets of water in case of a fire, paper towels, plastic garbage bags, food containers, potato peeler, ladles, tongs, napkins, dish pans, plastic plates, plastic spoons. Your camping gear checklist should have everything that won't go bad in the wild to eat.
- Scott LaPlant
There's nothing better than the great outdoors and the fresh scent of pine in the open woods. Presenting an exclusive camping Blog to you from Scott LaPlant
- Adventures of Camping with Scott La Plant
Scott La Plant tells it all with recent camping trips. Find out more about his overall experience and how you and your family can benefit from camping. Plus, spending more time with each other builds a strong family.
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About the Global Health Security Agenda Consortium
OUR MISSIOn
The Global Health Security Agenda Consortium (GHSAC) is a voluntary and open collective of nongovernmental entities who are dedicated to promote values of collaboration, excellence, innovation, and commitment in implementing the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and promoting the adherence of the International Health Regulations (IHRs) and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Performance of Veterinary Services (PVS) Pathways, the Alliance for Country Assessments for Global Health Security and IHR Implementation, and the Biological Weapons Convention and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540.
GHSAC is committed to the Joint External Evaluation process as key to the overall success of a multisectoral approach to assuring achievement of success in achieving well defined targets in preventing, detecting and responding to public health threats regardless of the origins of those threats. We believe that a growing, active and vibrant Consortium of non-government entities is a vital source of expert information, action and educational support for each of the Action Packages defined in the Global Health Security Agenda. We hold that this will facilitate more rapid responses to addressing the identified health security gaps in whatever area those gaps may exist
It is the aim of GHSAC to be the primary conduit of information relating to the GHSA between its members and the governments engaged in the GHSA specifically through formal and informal engagement with the GHSA Steering Group, the Joint External Evaluation Advisory Group, and attendance at GHSA Ministerial Meetings. The Consortium encourages a mutual understanding that the definition of multi-sectoral approaches to assessment and implementation includes unique and productive partnerships between government and non-government partners where such is deemed effective, efficient, productive and appropriate to the GHSA.
For further information on the GHSA, please visit:
GHSAC is currently led by a voluntary Steering Committee that elects its chair and other officers to time limited terms. Effective 15 January 2017, the new Chair is Ashley Arabasadi of No More Epidemics.
Our vision is a world safe and secure from global threats posed by infectious diseases — where we can prevent or mitigate the impact of naturally occurring outbreaks and accidental or intentional releases of dangerous pathogens, rapidly and transparently report outbreaks when they occur, and employ an interconnected global network that can respond effectively to limit the spread of infectious diseases in humans and animals, alleviate human suffering and the loss of human life, and reduce negative economic impact. Global health security is a shared responsibility that cannot be achieved by a single actor and requires collaboration among various sectors and shareholders.


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You may have read our guides to creating the perfect Instagram or Twitter posts for you business. If not, you can find them here and here. But this week is dedicated to Facebook. The mother of all platforms of social media.
With Facebook being perhaps the most used social media site, it's crucial that your business' page and the content on it is tip top.
Follow these simple steps to create the perfect business Facebook post:
Post moderately
Overloading your business Facebook page may in fact have the adverse effects. If you post too regularly Facebook deems the content to be of a poorer quality. If so, the site's algorithms may not push the post to people's timelines with as much urgency. Try posting quality content at scattered intervals, rather than inundating your readers at peak time.
Ask for engagement
Much like Twitter, Facebook posts that ask open questions receive more engagement. Studies show that posting a picture and asking Facebook users to caption it is also effective.
Include a photo and a link
Posts that include photos always gain more likes, comments and click-throughs. If a post has an image, it is more eye-catching. Brighter colours with high resolution images are eye-catching and are more likely to grab your reader's attention when scrolling down the newsfeed.
Use simple language
Overly complex language results in fewer responses and less engagement. Keep the language on each post simple. If you're trying to encourage your customers, be sure to make the sentences as clear and focussed as possible.
Use emojis (if appropriate)
Studies have shown that posts that include favourable emojis have, on average, 33% more shares and 55% more likes. Before you start posting emojis, be sure to know your page analytics. This way you can see if they work well for your audience or not.
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Welcome to the Richmond Area's Newest Subaru Dealer.Be one of the first to experience our state-of-the-art Subaru Service Center. We have done everything possible to make your visit to Colonial Subaru comfortable and enjoyable. Our fantastic customer amenities include:
- Dog and kid-friendly environment
- Complimentary loaner cars with service (by appointment)
- Comfortable NEW customer lounge
- Free wifi with iPad bar
- Complimentary coffee, snacks & other beverages
- New state-of-the-art facility with Subaru trained technicians
- Military discounts available
- 90+ year history in the area
- Family & employee owned business
Colonial Subaru is a proud part of Carter Myers Automotive, serving the Richmond area since 1924. We are an ESOP company, which means that everyone you meet has a vested interest in keeping our customers happy. We will go out of our way to earn your business.


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1.7 million - that's the number of domestic air travelers in the US board a plane each day. With all that traffic and so many plain pieces of luggage, if you're traveling anytime soon, you can be sure that it will be difficult to pick your luggage out on the conveyor belt.
There's absolutely nothing more frustrating than enduring a long day of air travel only to go to grab your luggage and find out that someone else mistakenly took your bag or the airline has misplaced it.
Another point of frustration is when you have to check every other piece of luggage coming around, because you're not sure which one is yours.
The best way to alleviate both of these concerns is to attach luggage tags to your bags.
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Raymond has been playing and singing his whole life and didn't start performing professionally until 2003. Raymond plays different venues in Somerset County and around Cumberland MD and you may recognize him as a cast member of The Legend of the Magic Water a musical at the PA Maple Festival in Meyersdale for 21 years. Highlights of his career include being able to open for recording artist Alice Wallace and also Angela Easterling. Raymond's passion has always been playing and singing folk and love songs of the 60's and 70's.
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Many of the images at Flickr are licensed for re-use with the Creative Commons license. That means the creator of the image has indicated that the image can be freely reused, sometimes with limitations regarding citation and commercial use. Here are the different Creative Commons license options. You can then search the Flickr images based on those license restrictions using the Flickr Advanced Search page:
For this class, you are using the content non-commercially, and you are probably using the images as is, so you can click the "Only search within Creative Commons-licensed content" box while leaving the other two checkboxes blank.
As an example, here is the Flickr Advanced Search for "cherry blossom" in the Creative-Commons-licensed content:
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Cherry Blossom Festival 2008, Washington DC.
Photo by Bart Cayusa at Flickr.
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Borrello, Ferguson tackle NRG Plant in debate
Editor's Note: This article is the second part of the county executive debate coverage.
George Borrello and Mike Ferguson, the Republican and Democratic county executive candidates, respectively, dug into issues such as fixing the economy, sanctuary cities and repowering the NRG plant in Dunkirk during the debate Thursday in Jamestown.
Held by the Southern Tier TEA Party Patriots at the Spire Theatre in Jamestown, the event gave the candidates time to publicly answer a variety of questions that were given to them ahead of the event. They were also given a chance to respond to what the other candidate said. The event was moderated by the Rev. Mel McGinnis.
When it comes to the economy, Borrello said that Chautauqua County needs to become what it is in the process of becoming: a diamond in the rough in a state that is difficult to do business in. He said he has owned businesses in New York state and so, he understands what it is like. He said he carries that experience with him as a legislator, and will also as the county executive. Borrello said the county needs to be "singing from the same sheet of music" and not have "spotty" development.
Borrello said he has introduced his "Elevate Chautauqua" 10-point plan that will help bring more businesses here to the county. He said he would have a group of individuals dedicated to meeting about economic development regularly.
Ferguson said he believes the county needs to seek new job opportunities and redevelop agricultural opportunities. He said it is also important to develop shovel-ready sites, not in 2017 but also in 2020 and 2025 that are marketable and that will hold high-speed, fiberoptic internet which is needed for businesses.
Ferguson said it is important also to invest in manufacturers and local businesses here, and also utilize the drive of Interstate 90 and Interstate 86 to bring distribution centers into the area in the age of Amazon and other online retailers. Another component is creating a skilled, educated workforce which can be done through the Chautauqua Education Coalition and the Parents as Teachers Program being developed by Todd Tranum, Ferguson said.
When it comes to sanctuary cities, Ferguson said as a Christian and a humanitarian, he is compelled to care for the downtrodden. Sanctuary cities are cities that limits the enforcement of immigration law.
Borrello said he is against sanctuary cities, citing the case of Kate Steinman, a woman who was killed in San Fransisco by a felon who was illegally in the United States in 2015.
Both candidates said they were against a constitutional convention because of the unfair advantage New York City would have.
The Dunkirk Power Plant also came up in the debate, with Borrello saying that he would like to see the plant repowered, and that natural gas is the way to go. At some point, he said NRG has to "fish or cut bait." If the plant cannot be repowered, a back-up plan has to be made.
Ferguson said he would also like to see the plant repowered with clean energy.
"I agree it's time to eat or wash the dishes," he said. "We're all for bringing the Dunkirk Plant back."
However, Ferguson said the Dunkirk shore on Lake Erie has been sorely underdeveloped. If Buffalo and Erie, Pa. can redevelop their waterfront areas, he said he is confident that Chautauqua County can do it, too.
Ferguson, born in Buffalo, is a lifelong Western New Yorker who's spent over 28 years in Chautauqua County with his wife, Dianne. He has experience in marketing, athletic facility management and event production and is the marketing executive for Fredonia Place, an assisted-living community. Ferguson was previously the executive and general manager for what was known as the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, now the Northwest Arena.
Borrello is a Chautauqua County native who was born and raised in Silver Creek and Fredonia. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1985 and graduated from Purdue University in 1989. He founded Top-Shelf Marketing in his early 20s, which became a nationally-recognized supplier in the hospitality industry. He later merged the company with Progressive Specialty Glass Company and became vice president of marketing. Borrello recently retired from his private business career to focus on being a public servant.


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Three to Retire from NMJC
7/8/2010 11:55:32 a.m. - Hobbs, NM. Three long-time employees of New Mexico Junior College will soon be recognized for their 85 collective years of service.
On July 15, Dr. Pat Gorman, Professor Joe Garcia, and Security Personnel Johnny Jacobs will be formally recognized for their exemplary dedication and numerous accomplishments at the monthly board meeting.
Gorman, who has been employed at NMJC for 35 years, has served in multiple positions at the college, including Dean of Counseling, Director of Counseling, Placement Officer, Vocational Counselor, Part-time Instructor, and Alliance for Minority Participation Mentor, as well as Interim Dean for Student Services.
Garcia, who has been employed at NMJC for 25 years, has served as Professor of Sociology, English as a Second Language / Basic Skills Specialist, Part-time Professor of Sociology, and Coordinator of Adult Basic Education and Career Information Services. At the Board meeting, Garcia will be honored as Professor Emeritus.
In addition to serving on various committees and organizations at the college and in the community, Jacobs has served as Security Personnel and Resident Hall Supervisor during his 25 years at NMJC.
According to NMJC President Steve McCleery, the three men embody the best NMJC has to offer. "Pat Gorman, Joe Garcia, and Johnny Jacobs have long been devoted, enthusiastic, and loyal friends to NMJC, and their retirements will mean a huge loss to the students and campus alike. All three gave of themselves far beyond what was asked or required, and it hasn't gone unnoticed all these years. Countless student lives were touched by these three men, and NMJC is the better for it."
The public is invited to attend a come-and-go retirement party from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, in the Bob Moran Multipurpose Room prior to the Board meeting.


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Derek Hough Takes Hayley Erbert To 'I Am Not Your Guru' Documentary Event
Derek Hough laughs it up with Hayley Erbert inside the I Am Not Your Guru screening event held at Laemmle Music Hall on Friday (July 15) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The two pro dancers joined Sasha Farber and Emma Slater, plus actress Angela Sarafyan at the event where Joe Berlinger and Tony Robbins spoke about the Netflix documentary.
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"Had the privilege of seeing this incredible documentary last night. Amazing insight and look behind an extraordinary experience," Derek wrote on Instagram afterwards. "So many documentaries about all that's bad in the world, so refreshing to see something that is meant to inspire, ignite passion and love within us. I highly recommend seeing this film."
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Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has revoked the permanent residency status of a Singaporean resort owner who was arrested on a charge of defiling a place of worship after he allowed Buddhists to use a Muslim prayer room.
Syed Ahmed Alkaff, a 45-year-old Singaporean with Malaysian permanent residency status, was arrested on August 11 at Tanjung Sutera Resort in southern Johor state under Section 295 of the Penal Code for injuring or defiling a place of worship.
He had allowed a group of Buddhists from Singapore to use the prayer hall for chanting. Alkaff was later released on bail.
Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his office had decided to revoke the man`s permanent residency status with immediate effect as he did not respect religious sensitivity.
"The revocation is of immediate effect and the man was informed of this decision while he was remanded. Let this be a lesson to those who the government has graciously and generously awarded citizenship and permanent resident status that they must abide by the law or lose the privilege," he told reporters.
Malaysia, a Muslim majority country, has large non-Muslim ethnic Chinese and Indian communities.
In the wake of the controversy over Buddhists using a Muslim prayer room, an academic has said Muslims in Malaysia should take heed of Prophet Mohammed`s religious tolerance as he actively promoted peace and compassion for all non-Muslim minorities living in Arabia.
Academy for Civilisation Studies Chairman Ghazali Basri said it was unfortunate that many Malaysian Muslims were not well informed about history on the issue of understanding and respecting other faiths.
"Sadly, they are only being taught in terms of ritual worships, but not in the discipline of philosophy of comparative religion," he told the Star Online.
Referring to the uproar over the Buddhists using the Muslim prayer room for meditation, Ghazali claimed this wouldn`t have been an issue during Prophet Mohammed`s time.
Ghazali said Malaysia should learn from other examples of religious tolerance, citing a recent report about a church in Aberdeen, Scotland which opened its doors to Muslims for daily prayers due to space constraint in the mosque.


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On the other hand, this could very well be the best relationship I've ever been in. Aside from high school (and possibly including high school now that I think about it), I'm pretty sure this is the longest I have been with/wanted someone without moving in with them and discovering that I actually can't stand them very much (that only happened, like, four times or whatever… so far… lol). I can't remember consistently loving someone this much for this long. And a large part of that might be because I can't have him.
There is a very good chance that, if he dumped his girlfriend and came to me with promises of love and forever, I would have turned the whole thing off.
Instead, I write him a text to say I want him and he will show up at my door. I get to love him and pine for him at the same time. I get all the good, the conversation and advice, the drama and anticipation, the amazing amazing amazing sex, and I don't have to do all of the work of being in a relationship.
Yes, it's true, I want the work but I'm looking for the bright side here so shut the hell up.


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Remember last year at the LibDems conference when Vince Cable gave a speech to show that despite being the Business secretary, he hadn't sold out and was still down in the trenches with the rank and file? In his attack on the free markets he championed government regulation by paraphrasing Adam Smith saying:
"Capitalism takes no prisoners and kills competition where it can, as Adam Smith explained over 200 years ago".
Adam Smith actually wrote:
People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices.
In reply to Vince Cable, Dr. Eamonn Butler wrote that Vince Cable should have gone on to read the following paragraphs of Adam Smith's, the Wealth of Nations. For Adam Smith points out that while all businesses would love to create monopolies and raise prices accordingly, they are prevented from doing so by competition. I know in my business I would love to be the monopoly provider of my service. I would even settle at collusion with a couple of other competitors as well, as long as it could be guaranteed that we were the only game in town. We could charge high prices, offer a bare minimum of service, not have to change or innovate – and earn some lovely fat monopoly profits in the process. Unfortunately, the market here for my service is highly competitive and so I have to constantly update and add to the services I offer my customers, while charging the most competitive prices I can. It's the big players in the market who are pushing for government regulations to make it more difficult for a smaller company like mine to provide innovative services to the public. And that was Adam Smith's point. Big Business loves Big Government. In a competitive market, more innovative players keep coming into the market, threatening the existing players' market share and preventing monopoly prices from being charged. In the name of protecting the consumer, regulations can be used to keep out new and more nimble companies and protect the big boy's monopoly profits.
A fine example of this in action happened last week over in the United States when the FBI closed down three on-line gambling operations. Tim Carney (H/T Ricochet) over at the Washington Examiner thinks this happened partly as a result of the big casino operators drive to create a government-protected monopoly in the lucrative on-line gambling market. Last year Harry Reid, the Democrat Senate majority leader, won the Nevada elections with considerable help from the Casinos. They donated large sums to his campaign and provided buses to transport casino workers and other voters to the booths. It's now pay back time and Harry Reid is pushing legislation to legalise on-line gambling, but with the catch that to 'protect the consumer', on-line gambling can only be operated by:
"providers that have an established track record of complying with a strict regulatory environment, have an established track record of providing fair games to consumers, and have significant goodwill and assets at stake, in addition to their Internet poker assets, to ensure they would comply strictly with the new regulatory regime."
Or in other words, the big casino operators.
As Tim Carney noted, the Politico reported:
The House Republicans will go crazy if this is in the bill," said one senior congressional aide, declaring it "a total, 100 percent payback" for the support Reid received from gambling interests. The aide asserted that lobbyists or the Las Vegas-based casino operator Harrah's, now known as Caesars Entertainment Corp., even helped write the legislation.
"You could call him 'Harrah Reid' at this point," the aide quipped.
Anyway Vince, I hope you took up Dr. Butler's suggestion and have read his, Adam Smith – A Primer. But judging from your performance since then, I somehow doubt that you have.


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Hymn Anthems: Contemporary Celebrations of Classic Hymns by Various
Cross Rhythms Rating: 6/10
CD: Album
Tags: Worship, CD, Hymnody, Album
Normal Dispatch Time: 1-7 days
16 hymnal classics recorded in live congregational format.
- 1. All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name
- 2. Praise To The Lord
- 3. Be Thou My Vision
- 4. Amazing Grace
- 5. I Stand Amazed
- 6. How Great Thou Art
- 7. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
- 8. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- 9. Holy, Holy, Holy
- 10. Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
- 11. All Creatures Of Our God And King
- 12. Here Is Love
- 13. Blessed Assurance
- 14. My Song Is Love Unknown
- 15. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
- 16. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
Reviewed by Tom Lennie
As an addition to their successful 'Worship Anthems' recordings of 2009 and 2010, Elevation now presents a batch of 16 often upbeat hymns recorded at various live worship events across the UK; all with the unifying feature that they carry an "anthemic" atmosphere. And that they certainly do - these are all popular, timeless treasures, such as "All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name", "Amazing Grace", "Here Is Love", "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling", and so on. The tracks are picked from existing recordings - the majority actually stem from the live annual Keswick outputs ('Faith That Works', 'Unshackled', etc); others from various Spring Harvest recordings, and one or two from the likes of Detling conventions. The sounds all come together nicely, and most tracks are appealing, stirring and uplifting, though it's true that the format is rather predictable. Favourites to my ears are the gorgeous "I Stand Amazed", the group a cappela on "Amazing Grace" and the fine baritone solo on "Great Is Thy Faithfulness". Hymn writers, thankfully, as well as song lyrics, are shown on the sleeve, though it's a pity we're not told who the worship leaders on appropriate tracks are. If you enjoy theologically rich hymnal classics delivered with vibrancy, while sticking always to traditional melodies, this is for you if you don't have many of the source albums.
Cross Rhythms Product Code: 103664
Product Format: CD
Content Type: Album
Cat. Code: Elevation ELE1603D
Items: 1
Release Date: 22 Nov 2010
16 hymnal classics recorded in live congregational format.
The latest in the hugely successful Anthems series presents a faith-stirring collection of well-known, well-sung and well-loved hymns! Most are drawn from the biggest UK events and carry an amazing depth of worship. Immerse yourself in these timeless treasures true hymn anthems that have been resounding over centuries they are rich in theology, vibrant in delivery and fashioned by expertly crafted melody!


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Mens Singles
Team Captain: Remi Suzan
The Winter Men's Single League is upon us again and this will be our 2nd year in the competition.
Match Format
Each fixture consists of 3 singles matches. The home & away Number 1's play a single 3 set match, the Number 2's play a single 3 set match and the Number 3's play a single 3 set match.
Team News
Presently our team will be based on our internal club singles box league players however if you would like to play in this mens singles team please contact Remi on the above details.
Current 2015 Team
Jordan Andrews, Ian Latchford, James Eaton, Dan Latchford, Alex Charles-Wall, Jon-Luc Wilde, Kevin Newman, Gary Wilde and Remi Suzan.


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Q: What is the best way to advertise and sell a building that would be useful for a small business? Is there a Web site that specializes in searching for real estate for small businesses or those who want to establish a small business?
-- Fred Gosiewski, Springfield, Mass.
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When all is said and done - there only is one question... is there life after death. As a cradle Catholic I was educated (indoctrinated) about God. As a physician, I am skeptical of all things supernatural. Some pertinent thoughts - if there is no God then the universe is the grandest thing created from nothing (Chesterton). If Christ did not live, how does one explain the explosion of Christianity in the first centuries of the common era. Something very remarkable had to have occurred.
This I am sure of - many (probably most) of the priests and nuns believe what they teach...it is not a charade. Many of these people are very intelligent and educated, can they all be delusional?
I've read many books pro/con for God and none has been convincing. It is likely that reason alone cannot provide the answer to the big question. Still I would appreciate any suggestions re: books on the subject.. I 've read C.S. Lewis, Josh McDowell, John Stott, Lee Strobel, Gerald Schroeder, William F. Buckley, Jr. but also Bertrand Russell, Carl Sagan, Sam Harris, William Lobdell, Ayann Hirsi Ali among others.
I haven't read these yet, so I can't personally recommend, but maybe St. Augustine (Confessions, City of God), G.K. Chesterton (Orthodoxy, The Everlasting Man), or William Lane Craig (http://www.reasonablefaith.org).
Paul C. May I suggest you read some of the reviews in Amazon Books.com of Zealot: The LIfe and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, by Reza Azlan. This is a book which appeared last July, and is reputed to be very readable by lay persons. At least it sounds as though it would be more readable than Dr. Schweitzer's book about Jesus. Azlan is reported to have been reliant upon historical records of the time, such as the writings of the historian Josephus, rather than the Gospels. A previous book by Azlan, No God But God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, received favorable reviews. Azlan has a sheaf of academic credentials from U. S. universities, in comparative religion, the history of religion, and the sociology of religion.
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Paul C.: I write again to tell you of another book that might prove helpful to you, by E.O. Wilson, a distinguished biologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Actually, this man, whom some fellow scientists regard as the most celebrated heir to Charles Darwin, has written some twenty books. When you read about him, you will discover the broad range of his writings and be able to select from among them one that will seem most pertinent to your own intellectual quest. I'll tease you with a quote: " Religion will never solve this great riddle. Since Paleolithic times each tribe---of which there have been countless thousands---invented its own creation myth [revolving around] God, a tribe of Gods, a divine family, the Great Spirit, the Sun, ghosts of the forbears, supreme serpents, hybrids of sundry animals, chimeras of men and beasts, omnipotent sky spiders---anything and everything that could be conjured by the dreams, hallucinogens, and fertile imaginations of the spiritual leaders."
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Philadelphia might be the most talked-about 0-2 team in the league as Chip Kelly's seat is very hot following a bad loss to Dallas. They travel to take on the 2-0 New York Jets, whose defense has allowed 17 points in two games and looked incredible in shackling Andrew Luck on the road in Indianapolis. An 0-3 start and the fans in Philly won't be very kind.
Opening Odds & Line Movement
Open: -3 -113 at Pinnacle
This line has been all over the place from the start, where it was a PK, then -1 for the Eagles, back to a PK, then -1, -2 (both for Philadelphia) and then a PK; this was all by Monday night. On Tuesday, it went to a -1 for the Jets, then -1.5, then -2 before settling on -2.5 for now. No one seems to know what to think of the Eagles and as soon as they came out as the favorite, the Jets were likely the most popular bet at your sportsbook, especially at home. The total keeps dropping as well as it opened at 47.5, and the NFL odds show 46 four days later.
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Another worry for the Eagles is RB Demarco Murray, who might be out with a hamstring injury, but you should argue that shouldn't matter. After signing a massive deal to leave Dallas for Philadelphia, Murray has 11 yards on 21 carries (you read that correctly), and depending on whose article you read, it's either Murray's fault, Kelly's fault or the offensive line's fault; the answer is likely a combination of the three. Also, LB Kiko Alonso is out for a while with a knee injury.
For the Jets, WR Eric Decker (knee) and CB Darrelle Revis (groin) are being limited in practice, but they'll very likely play. WR Chris Owusu is out because of his knee, but even though RB Chris Ivory (quadriceps) didn't practice on Wednesday, he should also suit up for the surprising Jets. QB Geno Smith (jaw) is also back and practicing, but Ryan Fitzpatrick has been solid in his spot; the spot might not even be his anymore.
Both teams have struggled ATS lately with the Eagles covering in just one of their last six games, while the Jets have failed to do so in their last five, although they're 4-1 SU in those games. The Jets are also 4-1 ATS in their last five at home, while the Eagles are 2-3 SU and ATS in their last five on the road. The Eagles have played four road games with the Jets since 1987, going 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS and overall, Philadelphia is 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS over the Jets.
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By Jess
At the end of November a group of PhD students from RSES headed to ANU's coastal campus in Kioloa for the first RSES writing retreat.
As expected of a 'writing' retreat, a lot of us were writing, but there were also people reading, coding, making figures – any work that can be done from a laptop.
The days had timetabled writing sessions, which were structured in 25 minute long pomodoros1 with 5 minute breaks, and longer stops for morning/afternoon tea and lunch. Working in short intensive sessions with regular breaks really helped to keep focused, and with everyone on the retreat keen to get work done, there was a good sense of solidarity.
To reward us for our hard work and keep us motivated there were some more social activities including a lunch out by the beach (studying the coastal geology was optional), a campfire with marshmallows and our very own hand made Damper2 (thanks Hannah!), and enough free time in the evenings to go for a swim in the sea or just relax.
Following the success of the first RSES writing retreat, hopefully we'll be seeing more of these coming our way in the future!
A huge thank you to Chris, Hannah and Rose for all their time and effort put into organising the retreat, and for doing such a great job of it.
We would like to thank ANU Research Skills and Training for their advice and resources on developing the writing retreat format. We would also like to thank PARSA for the Student Extracurricular Enrichment Fund (SEEF) award, and RSES for the funding which made the retreat possible.
1 The Pomodoro writing technique is to 25 minutes of quiet work followed by a 5 minute break. This is most often used in 'Shut up and Write' sessions.
2 For other non-Australians Damper is a sort of basic bread which you cook on a campfire. It's maybe more fun than it is delicious… the chocolate chips definitely helped with ours!