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Published on March 4th, 2015 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez
0Mazda CX-3 Diesel Goes on Sale in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the all-new Mazda CX-3 compact crossover SUV in Japan. The model goes on sale at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Autozam dealerships nationwide with a manufacturer's suggested retail price ranging from 2,376,000 yen to 3,024,000 yen (tax included). The company expects to sell 3,000 units per month in Japan.
The all-new CX-3 is the fifth model in Mazda's line-up of new-generation vehicles featuring the full range of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY*1 and KODO-Soul of Motion design. It combines a high-quality, stylish design; dimensions and clever packaging that make it easy to use in any situation; and performance that makes driving genuinely fun.
In Japan, the all-new CX-3 is equipped exclusively with the SKYACTIV-D 1.5-liter clean diesel engine. This combines outstanding fuel economy (25 km/L under Japan's JC08 test mode*2) with exciting driving performance thanks to impressive torque up to 270 N-m, surpassing that of a 2.5-liter gasoline engine. All model grades are available with either SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic or SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission, and Mazda's new-generation all-wheel drive system, i-ACTIV AWD. All model grades are exempt from vehicle weight tax and acquisition tax, regardless of drive-type or transmission. In addition, under the government's clean energy vehicle promotion subsidy program, the model is eligible for a maximum subsidy of 160,000 yen (XD Touring L package 2WD, 2,808,000 yen including tax).*3
For the SKYACTIV-D 1.5, Mazda has developed the Natural Sound Smoother*4 which reduces combustion noise known as "diesel knock sound". The all-new CX-3 is the first vehicle in the world to adopt this technology which both refines the engine sound and makes the vehicle quieter when running.
Responding to the diversifying needs of customers with both driving pleasure and outstanding safety and environmental performance, the all-new CX-3 incorporates the Mazda Connect*5 car connectivity system and i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies.*6
"Our aim for the development of the CX-3 was to create the standard for a new era," said Michio Tomiyama, program manager for the all-new CX-3. "Rather than focusing on spec sheet values, we went back to the drawing board and asked ourselves what are the essential values people seek in a car, and created this new model with a combination of Mazda's latest technology and design. The CX-3 works in any scene, from inner-city driving to enjoying the great outdoors, and it will enable customers to express their unique individuality, unencumbered by other people's sense of values. I am certain that this car will exceed customers' expectations and add stimulation to their active lifestyle for many years to come."
Features of all-new Mazda CX-3
Pursuing beauty and a radical design with the latest iteration of KODO
Out-of-the-ordinary vehicle engineering, unfettered by preconceived notions, results in a most stylish expression of Mazda's KODO design language.
Exterior design
· Solid-looking body sides that contrast with the flowing expression of the cabin and short overhangs create proportions that give the car an undeniable presence.
· Line-up of eight exterior body colors includes the newly-developed Ceramic Metallic which changes appearance depending on the light, expressing a finely honed metallic feel and a strong sense of hardness. Soul Red Premium Metallic, the representative color of the KODO-Soul of Motion design theme, is also available.
Interior design
· A driver-oriented cockpit and door trim that provides a comforting sense of snugness realize an edgy and high-quality interior space. Meticulous attention was paid to every detail.
· A new dark red with a hint of blue was developed as an accent color. This is applied to features such as the door armrests, knee pads, stitching, seat piping and bezel surrounding the air conditioning louvers, helping to express the different character of each model grade.*7
Packaging designed for driving enjoyment and true ease of use
While the latest iteration of KODO design realizes stylish proportions, the packaging focuses on the essentials, aiming to create the standard for a new era, free from established notions.
Seating position
· The seating position was optimized in consideration of a variety of factors, including a good view of the road, a feeling of security and ease of entry and exit, resulting in a "sweet spot" that offers customers the maximum overall value. Despite a relatively tall vehicle height, people of all body types can get into and out of the all-new CX-3 easily and without stressing the body.
· Occupants in the rear seats sit higher and closer to the center than those in the front, allowing them to enjoy a clear and open view of the road ahead. This layout also makes it easy for passengers sitting diagonally opposite each other to hold a conversation.
Ideal driving position
· A great deal of effort went into achieving an ideal driving position with an ideal pedal layout, an adjustable steering wheel that allows the driver to adjust the position for easy operation and a well-fitted seat incorporating vibration-absorbing urethane. In addition, the relatively tall seating position allows good visibility of the road and surroundings.
Vehicle body size
· An overall length of 4,275 mm and a 2,570 mm wheelbase realize unconstrained proportions and sufficient interior comfort. The all-new CX-3 also features a powerful stance and feeling of stability thanks to its 1,765 mm width and the positioning of the wheels at the extreme corners of the vehicle, resulting in front and rear tracks of 1,525 mm and 1,520 mm respectively.
· The vehicle height was set at 1,550 mm, making it possible to park in Japan's automatic multi-story car parks. With consideration given to the urban environment in Japan, this makes the all-new CX-3 more convenient for daily use in the city and expands the scope of situations in which the model can be used.
Luggage compartment
· With a passenger in every seat, the luggage compartment measures 1,000 mm wide and 780 mm long with a capacity of 350 liters (DIN, including sub-trunk). In addition, it includes a two-position cargo board that can be adjusted in height to match the load being carried.*8
Mazda's new-generation HMI places top priority on driving safety
The Human Machine Interface (HMI) of the all-new CX-3 is designed based on the Heads-up Cockpit concept, which prioritizes safety above all else, aiming to help drivers concentrate on driving safely, even while dealing with larger amounts of information.
Mazda Connect car connectivity system
· The all-new CX-3 features Mazda Connect, Mazda's new-generation car connectivity system. This system enables drivers to safely control music sources, including internet radio as well as vehicle information such as the GPS navigation system, i-DM*9 and fuel monitor, while driving.
Outstanding dynamic performance provides Jinba-Ittai driving
Engineering and tuning thoroughly aligned with human senses realize Jinba-Ittai dynamic performance.
Excellent quietness
· The all-new CX-3 features the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 made popular with the all-new Mazda2 (Mazda Demio in Japan). Development focused on enhancing the quietness of the engine by refining combustion characteristics in a way that mitigates engine noise and by optimizing the position of sound insulation through CAE analysis. The quietness of the engine is evident from the moment the car takes off.
· The world's first application of a "Natural Sound Smoother" suppresses "diesel knock sound", particularly noticeable when starting from a standstill or when accelerating slowly, and enhances the quality of the engine sound.
World-class safety performance
With the aim of providing drivers with both pleasure and peace of mind, the all-new CX-3 features safety technologies developed in line with the Mazda Proactive Safety*10 philosophy of minimizing the risk of accidents by supporting the driver in accurately recognizing circumstances, making judgments and maneuvering the vehicle.
Safety performance
· In terms of active safety features, which aim to support the driver's awareness of risks and reduce damage and injury, the all-new CX-3 adopts a wide range of Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety technologies.*11 The driver's recognition, judgment and operation of the vehicle are appropriately supported by safety equipment that utilizes a variety of sensing devices, in addition to the vehicle's basic attributes, such as excellent visibility and dynamic performance that linearly responds to driver's input.
· Passive safety is based around the lightweight, high-rigidity SKYACTIV-BODY, with focus placed on pedestrian protection and occupant protection features such as seatbelts and airbag systems, in order to achieve outstanding passive safety.
Model grade | Drive | Engine | Transmission | Price (yen) (including tax) | JC08 test cycle fuel economy *12 | Tax exemption level *13 Vehicle acquisition tax/weight tax |
XD | FWD | SKYACTIV-D 1.5 | SKYACTIV-DRIVE (6-speed EC-AT) | 2,376,000 | 23.0km/L | Tax exempt/tax exempt |
SKYACTIV-MT (6-speed MT) | 2,376,000 | 25.0km/L | ||||
AWD | SKYACTIV-DRIVE (6-speed EC-AT) | 2,592,000 | 21.0km/L | |||
SKYACTIV-MT (6-speed MT) | 2,592,000 | 23.4km/L | ||||
XD Touring | FWD | SKYACTIV-DRIVE (6-speed EC-AT) | 2,592,000 | 23.0km/L [23.2km/L] | ||
SKYACTIV-MT (6-speed MT) | 2,592,000 | 25.0km/L | ||||
AWD | SKYACTIV-DRIVE (6-speed EC-AT) | 2,818,800 | 21.0km/L [21.2km/L] | |||
SKYACTIV-MT (6-speed MT) | 2,818,800 | 23.4km/L | ||||
XD Touring L Package | FWD | SKYACTIV-DRIVE (6-speed EC-AT) | 2,808,000* | 23.0km/L [23.2km/L] | ||
SKYACTIV-MT (6-speed MT) | 2,808,000 | 25.0km/L | ||||
AWD | SKYACTIV-DRIVE (6-speed EC-AT) | 3,024,000 | 21.0km/L [21.2km/L] | |||
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Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby capped a memorable year by winning the International Trainer of the Year title for a third successive time.
Appleby saddled 12 of Godolphin's 30 international Group 1 winners in 2018, including historic wins at the Epsom Derby with Masar and Melbourne Cup with Cross Counter, as well as Line Of Duty's triumph in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs.
Masar became the first Godolphin first horse to win the English Classic. while Cross Counter ended the Dubai Racing Operation's 30-year wait for a Melbourne Cup victory.
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Appleby acknowledged 2018 had been an "unbelievable year" and he dedicated his award to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and founder of Godolphin.
"I have one person to thank for that, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, whose ambition and passion for our sport is an inspiration to every one of us at Godolphin," Appleby told the Godolphin website.
"I am forever grateful to His Highness for having given me the opportunity to train for him.
"I am also fortunate in having an excellent team at Moulton Paddocks, headed by my assistants Marie Murphy and Alex Merriam. Their skill and dedication, plus the hard work of the entire team, have been major factors in the Godolphin success story this year."
Highlights of Godolphin's golden season:
The International Trainer of the Year award is decided by the International Racing Bureau and is awarded to the trainer who made the biggest global impact throughout the year.
Appleby won this year's award ahead of Karl Burke, John Gosden and Godolphin's other trainer Saeed bin Suroor, who saddled, among others, 2018 Dubai World Cup winner Thunder Snow.

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Cultural channels have played a particularly important role through which French–Russian relations have developed over the past few centuries. Without being limited to the studies of Russia in the French-speaking world, as its title may suggest, this trilingual volume, La Russie et le monde francophone, explores the broader topic of how France and Russia shaped their impressions of each other and reflected them through cultural, mainly literary, discourse. The papers in this volume were originally presented at an eponymous conference in Canada in 2006, and their authors, from Russia, France, Canada, Switzerland, UK, USA and Argentina, discuss the transfer of knowledge between France and Russia. As a result, the reader forms a mosaic-like impression of this process over a period that extends from the eighteenth century until the post-Soviet era.
The volume opens with an outstanding syllabo-tonic translation of The End of Casanova by André Markowicz, a piece that faithfully echoes the dynamism and the music of Tsvetaeva's original. It is followed by academic studies of French and Russian literary texts and translations, epistolary and philosophical writings, memoirs and diaries by authors including luminaries such as Rousseau and Pushkin, Tolstoy and Rolland, and also little known and unpublished writers. Most articles closely document the process of formation of attitudes and perceptions, collective and individual, positive and negative.
The reader of the volume will discover less known ways in which information about the other country was obtained, recorded and spread. Examples include the writings by French and Russian 'military tourists' – army officers at the time of the Napoleonic wars who recorded their impressions of the enemy territory as their armies in turn swept across Europe (Gubina). Other examples show how individuals promoted their native culture and literature in the west, for example, the eighteenth century Russian diplomat Beloselsky-Belozersky (Artemʹyeva) and the talented nineteenth century girl from a noble family, Anastasia Klustina (Lim). Evidence that Russian literature was enthusiastically received in France in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries is supported by the fact that as many as fifteen translations of Evgenii Onegin, in both poetry and prose, were produced over that time, even though their strengths are debatable (Teplova). Another example of the literary influence by a Russian writer on a French one is the 'Russian' story by Louis Viardot – possibly a result of his collaboration with Turgenev (Clayton). On the other hand, the prolific cultural import of French literary works to Russia was not without obstacles. Thus, Rousseau's Emile, Confessions and Social Contract were either banned or severely censored at different times, for reasons of religion, politics or morality (Zlatovolʹskaya). An important twentieth century writer, Nathalie Sarraute, never enjoyed a warm reception in Russia by either publishers or readers (Kostanyan and Godeau).
Of particular interest are those papers that challenge our established views, for example that the Russian elite blindly emulated the French cultural model, adopting its language, customs and values. Some papers document the Russian writers' less flattering vision of the French, even Pushkin, for example, who portrayed the French as a flighty and superficial caricature-like stereotype (although towards the end of his life, he replaced it by a more sympathetic good-natured, prostodushnyi, character, Muravʹyova). In the 1920s–30s, the Russian émigré writers Zaytsev, Remizov, Felʹzen and others presented a pessimistic vision of Paris as a place of decay, and disapproved of the current French literature, finding it insincere and going against Proust's tradition (Tassis, Rubins). The reader is left with an acute feeling that these writers' sense of otherness in France was most likely the result of their own condition at that time. In contrast, the French writings of Natalia Gorbanevskaya, the late twentieth century exiled Russian poet, show that she has embraced Paris organically as her own, without any trace of alienation (Reid).
Although a student of French–Russian relations will find most articles informative, the overall quality of the volume is uneven. A significant number of papers are too descriptive and rather unstimulating. A truly original and stimulating paper in this volume, that by the Argentinian-based intellectual historian Ezekiel Adamovsky, stands out by comparison. His article 'Russian culture under the French gaze: Stigma, Civilization and Violence' explores how the 'civilised nation' viewed Russia, as a result of which the Russians formed a self-deprecating perception of themselves, considering their own civilization backwards and barbaric. The author of this fascinating, even provocative article moves away from the traditional narratives of national histories and applies psychological analysis to posit a view that the (self-) perceptions of Russia as inferior and backwards were shaped by the west's 'stigmatising gaze' of it. Using the examples of nineteenth century French cultural output (Prince Kamchaka) and the writings of Chaadaev, Karamzin, Pushkin, Turgenev and the young Tolstoy, the author argues that 'cultural harassment' by the west shaped the Russian national inferiority complex, to the point of self-hate.
The reader of this volume will be reminded that while French–Russian cultural relations have been much examined, scholarly interest in this area remains high, and many more questions remain to be raised and answered.


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The Society of Broadcast Engineers has an incoming executive director, a new website and a pending new technical training program, among other notable changes.
Radio World caught up with Wayne Pecena, recently elected to a second term as president of SBE, to ask him about its priorities in coming months.
The non-profit society is based in Indianapolis, Ind. Pecena is associate director of educational broadcast services at Texas A&M University, which operates the KAMU(FM/TV) public broadcast stations. Appropriately for an SBE leader, he has a lengthy string of certifications including CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, DRB and CBNE; and he is a past recipient of the Radio World Excellence in Engineering Award.
Upon reelection, Pecena noted that the industry and broadcast engineers "have experienced change and challenge like never before. I want to ensure the society brings a sense of normalcy to our members," through its professional development continuing education, certification and frequency coordination programs.
This conversation includes reference to the pending retirement of John Poray, SBE's first and only full-time executive director since 1992. James Ragsdale, a former finance executive at Anderson University in Indiana, will succeed Poray in January.
Radio World: This has been a year like no other. Has there been an effect on the society's activities?
Wayne Pecena: Certainly we have been impacted, while at the same time many things are normal.
The SBE office has remained open throughout the pandemic — granted, in a modified form, observing the restrictions placed by the state of Indiana and the city of Indianapolis. But the office is open and functioning, with all programs ongoing.
We'd been doing webinars for some time. Like a lot of organizations, we were already in that virtual environment, so it wasn't necessary to hurry and ramp up. But certainly we have increased that.
We have seen phenomenal engagement from our members in the webinars. As of last month we had twice as many participants as the year before, and we haven't gotten to the end of the year yet.
Obviously our in-person events have been canceled, whether it's an SBE-only event or related ones — the NAB Show being the biggie that a lot of our in-person outreach is centered around.
Many of our local chapters have gone to a virtual meeting environment. That's a blessing and a curse, in some ways; everyone probably prefers that in-person fellowship and networking at a chapter meeting. But [we've seen] increased attendance in some larger areas where it's just not easy to get across town to a 7 p.m. chapter meeting; that travel can be significant.
I know I have enjoyed attending many local chapter meetings because of Zoom around the country.
RW: It seems like in the last year or two, there's been a real mushrooming of resources made available to your members.
Pecena: Since day one of the SBE, professional development, continuing education, has been a priority. And as technology changes rapidly it creates opportunity for further programs.
Even before the COVID pandemic, we had been aggressively ramping up, particularly, our webinar programs. Those have been most popular with our members. You can attend at a prescribed date and time for that live presentation, but we see far more participation on-demand. Those are recorded and available to our members.
The feedback that we get from those programs is very positive.
RW: I understand you've got an updated IP networking series coming.
Pecena: That is just one of the webinars planned.
One of the things that we have seen, not just in IP networking, is a need for more in-depth content. There's a limit to what you can do in a webinar session, which we try to keep to an hour to an hour and 15 minutes.
So for many topics — beginning with our RF 101 series and advanced RF series, a lot of the IP content — we've gone to multiple part webinars. There's an AoIP series that, gosh, I've lost count of the number of parts, six to seven, maybe even eight parts.
That's how we're addressing more advanced topics, to have enough time to address those topics but at the same time break them into manageable chunks of time. You could offer a full-day, eight=hour seminar, but there's not many broadcast engineers who have that kind of time to sit in front of the computer.
RW: You have a pretty big change with John Poray retiring as executive director, and Jim Ragsdale coming in. How do you feel about John leaving?
Pecena: Certainly his announcement was a surprise; at the same time it was not a surprise. From the board aspect, we knew that John was going to be retiring soon, but when that announcement came at the first of this year, it still was a shock now that we had a date in front of us.
John has been the face of SBE for 28 years. A lot of growth has occurred over that time, from the office staff that keeps everything running, to the number of programs that are offered. It's never enjoyable to lose someone with John's tenure and experience and of course his dedication to the society.
Early in his career, when he came to SBE, he thought he'd probably be at SBE for five years and then move on to the next step up. And here we are 28 years later and he's still with us.
We offer John sincere thanks and congratulations for his dedication to SBE and everything that he has done. I think it's safe to say there's not a program offered through SBE that does not have his personal touch on it in one way or the other. He's a very engaged leader.
I suppose if you're going to retire, there's probably a good time to do that: when things are pretty good. Yes, we have some challenges that the industry presents and the COVID situation has presented. But we have a society that is in sound financial shape. We have successful programs. We have a dedicated and supportive staff that takes care of all of that day-to-day stuff.
If you're going to say goodbye to 28 years, this is probably a good time to leave, at the top of things.
RW: How did the search go and what struck you about Jim Ragsdale?
Pecena: Our response from potential candidates was a little overwhelming; I personally had felt that if we got maybe 10 applications we're going to be good, and we had pushing 30. So then we had a different challenge in front of us. How do we weed through this?
We had a dedicated committee led by Joe Snelson, a former SBE president and [who has experience in] the corporate environment. He did a really good job in leading that effort.
We boiled things down to three candidates and engaged in face-to-face interviews in Indianapolis. The three candidates were uniquely different but all viable for the position.
Jim was chosen unanimously by the committee. He did his homework on the SBE. He brought the best perspective of looking ahead. Granted, he was from outside the industry, but at the same time, he had ties to the broadcast industry through family members who were engaged in broadcasting for many years, and he brought solid financial management strengths, particularly in a nonprofit environment, as well as solid reference evaluations from previous roles.
Everyone felt he was that right fit for SBE.
RW: What should we look for from SBE in coming months?
Pecena: I think we step back and take a new breath and give Jim Ragsdale a time to get acclimated. We have several new programs that are launching, I don't want to remotely suggest we're just going to stop doing things; but give Jim an opportunity to get up to speed, making his own evaluations. He brings a solid financial background and [can make] his own assessments with that.
And this is strictly a personal feeling, but we probably need to revisit our strategic planning efforts. In our last event about three years ago, we came up with a plan, and many of the aspects of that plan have been implemented. You've noticed the new website, for instance; the need for that was identified in that strategic plan.
What was also identified but frankly has not happened has been some of our expanded outreach activities engaging in other related organization's activities — whether it's a state broadcast conference or local chapter events. Of course with the COVID situation, that kind of stuff went away.
So I think once he gets a solid footing by mid year, we need to reevaluate our strategic plan. Not necessarily do it all over again, though maybe that's the best way to do it. In today's fast changing environment. I'm not sure doing strategic planning every five years is the right time. Maybe it should be shortened a little bit.
Our focus, I think, will continue to be on education certification, our frequency coordination activities that are going on. You don't necessarily hear a lot about frequency coordination, because it's going on in the background, but there's a lot of work that goes into that, particularly with the Department of Defense contract that SBE is involved in.
RW: The direction of membership trends is down over time.
Pecena: Yes it is down, That was a big focus of our last strategic planning effort — ways to increase that membership, and that was the basis of our outreach program.
We still need to focus on the increasing membership.
RW: We've seen a lot of attention in the national discussion over diversity, and as we've reported, radio engineering in the United States certainly has not got a lot of racial diversity, or age diversity for that matter. What role, if any, does the SBE have in this discussion?
Pecena: That is an aspect that needs to be on our radar. I'll just say, it honestly has not been a dedicated focus. We have been focused more broadly on increasing our membership by providing desirable, needed services to our members regardless of race or demographic background. I think we have some more fundamental things to work on before we dedicate our resources to a specific area. That's my personal feeling.
We are working too on revamping our international program, with a new committee chair who is going to take a look at that aspect; that brings more of an international perspective.
RW: SBE has always kept a voice on Capitol Hill when there are technical issues being discussed. Are there things that SBE is following closely in Washington that we should know about?
Pecena: Certainly I think that "spectrum grabs" will continue, and we continue to comment.
When the December SBE Signal newsletter comes out, there'll be a piece that Chris Imlay wrote regarding some actions questioning the ethics of broadcast engineers in general. I think he's done a really good job of responding to that.
We'll continue to do our best to help the SBE make good decisions. A lot of times decisions are made without the true technology impact [being considered]. We'll do our best to keep our opinions in front of those FCC staffers.
RW: The 2021 calendar already looks different with no spring NAB Show. How are your events and meetings affected?
Pecena: Historically the SBE has two major in-person events a year, the first centered around the NAB in the spring, and then the national meeting, which occurs in the fall, typically in conjunction with a regional broadcasting event. This year it was to be Chapter 22's Broadcast and Technology Expo in Syracuse, N.Y.
With everything shuffling around and the NAB moving to an October show next year, it was not felt we could do both of those within three weeks; so the 2021 NAB will feature our traditional "NAB events" with that national meeting and awards presentation, which of course this year were done virtually.
It looks good on paper today. We'll see how things work out.
Everyone is hopeful that we can get back to some in-person events at some point. One of the things we're always excited to do is our regional Ennes workshops. Outside of one early this year, they were all canceled, so I'm hopeful that at some point in 2021, we can get back to those in-person regional Ennes workshops around the country. We have several chapters or state broadcast associations that are interested in that.


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SMC considering alternatives to online-only plan for Fall 2020
By Sam Catanzaro
Last week U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that international students need to leave the country if their college is offering online courses online only, the current plan at Santa Monica College (SMC), one of the nation's leaders in international student enrollment.
International students in the U.S. on F-1 and M-1 visas have historically been prohibited from taking more than course online. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spread, however, and schools shut down campuses, ICE announced in March that they would "adjust guidance as needed."
On July 6, ICE announced that adjustment, reinstating a rule that makes a visa for international students contingent on at least some education taking place in-person.
"Nonimmigrant F-1 and M-1 students attending schools operating entirely online may not take a full online course load and remain in the United States. The U.S. Department of State will not issue visas to students enrolled in schools and/or programs that are fully online for the fall semester nor will U.S. Customs and Border Protection permit these students to enter the United States. Active students currently in the United States enrolled in such programs must depart the country or take other measures, such as transferring to a school with in-person instruction to remain in lawful status. If not, they may face immigration consequences including, but not limited to, the initiation of removal proceedings," reads the ICE ruling.
In May, SMC announced that its fall semester–set to begin August 31–will be held online expressing doubt that a COVID-19 vaccine will be available before then. According to school administrators, under the current plan in-person classes will only be available to students enrolled in SMC's nursing program. Due to the ICE ruling, however, the college is now considering alternatives to allow its non-nursing program international students to stay in the U.S.
"Santa Monica College plans to offer classes and student support services primarily online for the summer and fall semester, with the exception of limited hybrid courses for the Nursing program. The July 6 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announcement…is devastating for the international students who choose to attend Santa Monica College over almost all the colleges in the nation," the College said in a statement. "More than 2,500 students from 110 nations bring the world to not just Santa Monica College, but to Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area. They make this college one of the most vibrant and diverse in the world. It is not possible to sum up in words the intrinsic value that these students, who travel thousands of miles, leaving their homes, bring to the college and to our local/national students."
A 2018/2019 Institute of International Education report found that SMC had the third most international students among associate colleges in the U.S. with 3,062 such individuals enrolled.
According to SMC, in the wake of the ICE ruling, the college's International Education Center has been working "very hard to ascertain the best possible solution, including offering additional hybrid opportunities, for each individual student."
There will be more coverage on this topic as more information becomes available.


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When I think of October, orange pumpkins, red and golden hued autumn leaves, and hot cider come to mind. But as the weather turns cooler, we also have to keep an eye on our health and that means eating vitamin-rich, seasonal produce like butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage…
Make Your Own, Healthy Salad Dressings
When I got together with Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of Prevention Magazine, we quickly started talking about how to make foods healthier – and preparing your own, delicious salad dressings is one of the easiest ways!
Is This Melon Ripe?
In the latest video with Prevention Magazine's Liz Vaccariello, I answered the question how to choose a ripe melon at the supermarket. We went through several techniques for honey dew, cantaloupe and watermelons, including my favorite 'Sniff – Shake – Squeeze' test.
In The Kitchen with Liz
Prevention Magazine's editor-in-chief, Liz Vaccariello, invited me on her show, 'In the Kitchen With Liz' to talk about healthy foods. The first video focuses on a delicious and heart-healthy smoothie!
August 2009 Newsletter
Summer isn't over yet! In my August 2009 newsletter, I share new videos, posts, and resources to make your summer a success. And don't miss out on several posts about my recent trip to Germany!
July 2009 Newsletter
This month's newsletter is again full of great resources, articles and videos – from great grilling recipes, a new digital book to download, to updates on artificial sweeteners, diet pills, food allergies and How-To's in the kitchen.
June 2009 Newsletter
This month's newsletter is chock-full of great resources, articles and videos – check out my healthy grilling video on AOL, secrets that my grandma never shared when I grew up, and what I learned about starting out on the right foot. That, and new places where my content is now available!


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Jackpot Gagnant is just a fancy way of saying Jackpot Winner and anyone with French roots would know that. This is a three reel slots game that has five winning paylines and is filled with colorful classic slots symbols including bells, lemons, berries, cherries and stars. There is also a girl that is in fact the most important symbol in the game and she is the one to look out for. Players can place up to 10 coins per payline using different coin sizes ranging from $0.01 up to $1.00 giving a maximum bet possible of $50.


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Are commercial arcades in trouble deep? For the past few years speculation has been one of the most common problems video game operators have had to face from the direction of legislatures and local tax and licensing bodies. Most of the speculation has centered around the exaggeration of supposed "financial riches" coin game operators are believed to be reaping from the golden goose that is video games. The fact is that most of this speculation has been directly connected to local and state needs to offset dwindling revenue and escalating costs. To offset this situation the operator has had few credible facts and figures to fall back on. One resource guide has been the "Cost of Doing Business Survey" conducted for A.M.O.A. in 1981 by Dr. James F. Gaertner of Notre Dame University. Happily, this too is changing. During the past year the Amusement and Music Operators Association (A.M.O.A.) has been coordinating operator input on the state of the industry and channeling it to appropriate media and financial information outlets. It is working. Working for the operator and for the industry in terms of an improved information environment, a more enlightened public and, more importantly right now, it is producing realistic facts and figures about this industry. One of the more immediate results has been the newly released Bernstein Research Report on "The Video Game |
Industry," prepared by Christopher Kirby, marketing
analysts for Leisure Time Industry with Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Inc. Some of the revelations are no surprise at all, being a repeat of what most operators have been saying all year. The difference here is the credibility of the sources. According to Mr. Kirby, "The coin operated game market (video games) has encountered a flat growth stage" with results being a unit decline in 1983. This is not falling off in total play time by players, but a reduction in the number of machines purchased by the operator and a reduced income per machine. This is seen to be a direct reflection of the saturation of the market. The effects of this number reduction will carry over to the manufactures and distributors who find themselves with reduced pricing flexibility and margins. Mr. Kirby concludes that following the shake-out phase the industry will experience all through 1983, modest growth may be expected. However, this growth will not carry over as fully to arcades as to machines in set street locations. It is estimated that fully 25% of the approximate 10,000 video game arcades in business by the end of 1982 will pull the plugs and close the doors on their equipment by 1986. According to Mr. Kirby, an analysis of game locations revealed approximately 1,220,000 coin operated video games on the street and in arcades at this time. Of this equipment, the industry average for street locations reveals a loss of $616.00 per piece of equipment and about an $80.00 loss for each arcade piece. |


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A Muslim reporter's icy welcome from Texas GOP: 'Where are you from?'
By Bud Kennedy
Even conservatives were quick to criticize a Keller school trustee's bigotry. But while most of north Tarrant County denounced Jo Lynn Haussmann's Muslim-bashing last week, another story unfolded in downtown Fort Worth.
UT Arlington senior Heba Said, opinion editor of The Shorthorn, wrote Wednesday about the disgusted looks and comments of "you people" and "y'all Muslims" directed her way as she covered the Republican state convention.
In one panel session, a prominent official of the Republican Party of Texas repeatedly described all Muslims as Islamists.
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IBM has been expanding its cloud infrastructure offerings for months, largely on its SoftLayer platform, offering platform-, infrastructure- and developer resources as a service. Now it's adding security for doing things in the cloud
The company said Wednesday its Dynamic Cloud Security portfolio brings some existing and new capabilities for cloud together to protect data and applications.
"These are very relevant to cloud use cases," Nataraj Nagaratnam, chief technology officer for IBM Security Systems, said in an interview, "If you have to manage access to your cloud applications you have to security over which users have access. So for customers using SoftLayer Cloud we have capabilities to manage access. There are also products for protecting data, and there are new services which can scan mobile or Web applications so you know they are secure before you deploy it. The third portfolio is a single pane of glass so from one monitoring and intelligence capability platform you can look at everything that is happening in your traditional and cloud environment."
Most of the services are applied to enterprises using SoftLayer, but some can be used on Amazon Web services and SaaS services like Salesforce.com
Some of the new capabilities include
–Security Access Manager for SoftLayer, a virtual machine cloud access manger that controls login to SoftLayer by those granted privileged accounts;
–Single Sign on Service, an API offered through IBM's Bluemix cloud service for developers, which can be used to authenticate those using an enterprise or cloud service. 'We hide the complexity from developers," Nagaratnam said;
-Cloud Identity Services, based on IBM's recent acquisition of Lighthouse Security Group, a cloud security services provider, for managing customer and partner access to cloud services;
–to protect data in the cloud encryption isn't the only solution, Nagaratnam said. A new cloud data activity monitoring, based on IBM's InfoSphere Guardian product, is available for SoftLayer and Amazon Web Services;
–a cloud mobile application analysis service on Bluemix for Android and Web apps. Using AppScan Mobile Analyzer and AppScan Dynanic Analyzer developers can upload an app where it can be scanned for vulnerabilities;
–for better visibility IBM has extended its QRadar intelligence platform has been extened to the cloud so customers can see in one place what is going on in their data centres, private and public clouds — including Amazon and Salesforce. Until now QRadar was only an on-premise appliance.


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Gap showcases denim in all shapes and sizes in diversity-themed campaign
First work by Johannes Leonardo also emphasizes the brand's heritage
Editor's Pick
Gap's first ad campaign via its recently appointed agency Johannes Leonardo is a celebration of diversity as well as of the heritage of the brand's denim collections.
Titled "It's Our Denim Now," it features models of a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as ethnicities, in denim. The hero film, running on social channels, was directed by Fleur Fortuné and is set to "Move Together" by Ndidi O. With lyrics such as "we can get there faster if we all move together," the song is described by Gap as "an anthem of unity which underscores the brand's long history of bridging gaps and bringing people together, even in divided times, while also inspiring today's generation to pave a path forward, together.""Denim is and has always been a form of self-expression and individuality," says Samira Ansari, Group Creative Director of Johannes Leonardo. "For the film, it was important for us to show a diversity of fits and people by celebrating a generation empowered by their individuality."
The accompanying print campaign was shot by photographer Tyler Mitchell who capture models in a wide range of denim styles and fits. The campaign also teases upcoming Fall collections that are a nod to Gap's 50 year heritage as it celebrates its half century this year. Launching on August 20, the limited-edition "Denim through Decades" capsule comprises iconic styles from the '70s, '80s and '90s, updated with on-trend modern details.
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It is not an easy matter to write from the front. You know that there are several courteous but inexorable gentlemen who may have a word in the matter, and their presence 'imparts but small ease to the style.' But above all you have the twin censors of your own conscience and common sense, which assure you that, if all other readers fail you, you will certainly find a most attentive one in the neighbourhood of the Haupt-Quartier. An instructive story is still told of how a certain well-meaning traveller recorded his satisfaction with the appearance of the big guns at the retiring and peaceful village of Jamais, and how three days later, by an interesting coincidence, the village of Jamais passed suddenly off the map and dematerialised into brickdust and splinters.
I have been with soldiers on the warpath before, but never have I had a day so crammed with experiences and impressions as yesterday. Some of them at least I can faintly convey to the reader, and if they ever reach the eye of that gentleman at the Haupt-Quartier they will give him little joy. For the crowning impression of all is the enormous imperturbable confidence of the Army and its extraordinary efficiency in organisation, administration, material, and personnel. I met in one day a sample of many types, an Army commander, a corps commander, two divisional commanders, staff officers of many grades, and, above all, I met repeatedly the two very great men whom Britain has produced, the private soldier and the regimental officer. Everywhere and on every face one read the same spirit of cheerful bravery. Even the half-mad cranks whose absurd consciences prevent them from barring the way to the devil seemed to me to be turning into men under the prevailing influence. I saw a batch of them, neurotic and largely be-spectacled, but working with a will by the roadside. They will volunteer for the trenches yet.
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If there are pessimists among us they are not to be found among the men who are doing the work. There is no foolish bravado, no under-rating of a dour opponent, but there is a quick, alert, confident attention to the job in hand which is an inspiration to the observer. These brave lads are guarding Britain in the present. See to it that Britain guards them in the future! We have a bad record in this matter. It must be changed. They are the wards of the nation, both officers and men. Socialism has never had an attraction for me, but I should be a Socialist to-morrow if I thought that to ease a tax on wealth these men should ever suffer for the time or health that they gave to the public cause.
'Get out of the car. Don't let it stay here. It may be hit.' These words from a staff officer give you the first idea that things are going to happen. Up to then you might have been driving through the black country in the Walsall district with the population of Aldershot let loose upon its dingy roads. 'Put on this shrapnel helmet. That hat of yours would infuriate the Boche'—this was an unkind allusion to the only uniform which I have a right to wear....


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VITALITY is the energy you feel and bring into your engagement. The Vitality Types – CATALYST, TORCHBEARER, PATHFINDER and PRAGMATIST – illustrate four energy patterns that propel us forward in our interactions with others.
PURPOSE: Gain a new awareness of your reactive and proactive communication style. The ISQ™ Interactive Style Questionnaire is a self-assessment that lends a new perspective on the energy you bring into your relationships.
INSTRUCTIONS: There are a total of 25 questions: chose only one answer per question. You may find some of the questions challenging to answer: Don't overthink it! Click the answer that first comes to mind and move on to the next question. You need to answer each question in order to receive your feedback report. The assessment is not timed. Your answers are confidential.
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Prerequisites for Configuring Phones to Make Basic Calls
Cisco IOS software and Cisco Unified CME software, including phone firmware files for Cisco Unified IP phones to be connected to Cisco Unified CME, must be installed in router flash memory. See Install Cisco Unified CME Software.
For Cisco Unified IP phones that are running SIP and are connected directly to Cisco Unified CME, Cisco Unified CME 3.4 or a later version must be installed on the router. See Install Cisco Unified CME Software.
Procedures in Network Parameters and Configure System-Level Parameters must be completed before you start the procedures in this section.


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The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!, the comedy manga by Wakame Konbu inspired by the most famous The Devil Is a Part-Timer!, will receive an anime adaptation in 2021, with a release set for this summer. For the moment Square Enix has not revealed details on the production team, but the official website confirms that the premiere will air in July.
For those unfamiliar with the work, remember that The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated! is a manga serialized monthly on Square Enix's Gangan Joker, currently in progress with 6 volumes published. The synopsis reads as follows: "The great Jahy, second in command of the King of demons in the dark realm, has always been considered a frightening figure, feared and respected by all. During a fight with a sorceress, however, the mana crystal that guarantees balance in the realm of shadows is destroyed, and Jahy finds herself transported to planet Earth, in a much less formidable form. Awakening in a one bedroom apartment in Japan, Jahy searches for a way to go back and regain her powers, but first she has to survive!".
The manga clearly takes inspiration from The Devil Is a Part-Timer! by Satoshi Wagahara, with the protagonist forced to work with her former opponent as she searches for a way to return to her world. According to the latest Square Enix reports, sales are very promising, and in view of the launch in Western countries it was considered a good idea to advertise the work with a television adaptation.
What do you think of it? Are you interested in this series? Tell us in the comments! In the meantime, we take the opportunity to remind you that the aforementioned The Devil is a Part-Timer, which ended in 2020, will soon receive a second season of the anime!


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Direct lending's new year euphoria
Robin Armitage
Replies to our annual direct lending survey reveal that, after the trials and tribulations of 2020, direct lenders are much more bright-eyed and optimistic in their outlook for the year to come
How much do you expect European-focused direct lending funds to raise in 2021?
94% of survey respondents expect European-focused direct lending funds to raise more than €20 billion in 2021. In our 2019 survey, only 63% of respondents anticipated this, yet fundraising blew away expectations with record-breaking sums (€37 billion). 84% of respondents said the same in the 2020 survey, though funds ultimately raised just €16 billion in a tough year.
Do you anticipate fundraising to be affected by coronavirus in 2021?
With recent vaccine breakthroughs, direct lenders are sanguine – only 9% expect coronavirus to have a significant negative impact on fundraising in 2021.
How much capital did your fund deploy across 2020?
Given the challenging conditions, 55% of managers deployed less than €300 million in 2020. According to our 2020 survey, only 25% deployed less than €300 million in 2019.
How do you think this is likely to change in 2021?
Survey respondents expect this to improve, as 69% believe fund deployment will build on 2020 figures.
Which region do you predict will offer the greatest opportunity for growth in 2021?
Direct lenders look favourably on DACH, with almost one-third (29%) identifying the region as offering the greatest opportunity for growth in 2021. UK/Ireland has fallen a few spots (to 16%) post-Brexit, after the region was projected in last year's survey to lead the way in 2020 (29%).
How much leverage at fund level did you see direct lenders using in 2020?
Replies were split this year: 27% of respondents saw 0x leverage at fund level, while another 27% saw 0.5-1x leverage in 2020.
How do you think this is likely to change in 2021?
Following the 2020 survey, most respondents (64%) believe direct lenders will use the same amount of leverage in the year to come.
What was the leverage on your most highly levered deal in 2020?
More than one-third of respondents report that the leverage of their most highly levered deal was 6-7x, continuing the trend from last year's survey where 25% of respondents agreed. That said, 31% of responses saw 4-5x leverage in 2020.
How do you think this is likely to change in 2021?
Most respondents (68%) expect leverage to remain unchanged from last year. This was also the case in 2020's survey; however, few could have predicted such drastic changes in the market.
What has been the average level of opening covenant headroom for your deals during 2020?
Respondents were split on opening covenant headroom for deals in 2020: 39% saw 20-30% in their deals, while 36% saw a higher average level of 30-40%. This is a slight dip on last year's survey, when 50% said 30-40% was their average level of opening covenant headroom.
Has this changed in the last 12 months?
Most survey respondents (69%) report no change to the average level of opening covenant headroom for their deals in the last year.
What was the average margin on the unitranche facilities you issued or advised on in 2020?
Nearly half of respondents (44%) had an average margin of 6.5-7.5% on unitranche facilities they issued or advised upon in 2020.
What proportion of your unitranche facilities issued during 2020 had a first loss/second loss structure?
A strong majority of respondents (81%) say that less than 20% of their 2020 unitranche facilities had a first loss/second loss structure. This is a major change from last year, when 46% of respondents said fewer than 40% of their unitranche facilities had a first loss/second loss structure.
How do you think this is likely to change in 2021?
Heading into the new year, most respondents (64%) do not expect to see a change in the proportion of unitranche facilities with a first loss/second loss structure.
What was the average cash margin on your deals during 2020?
Most respondents (61%) say the average cash margin on deals in 2020 fit into the 5-7% bracket, with 7-9% following as the next most popular answer (32%). No respondents saw average cash margins above 9%.
What percentage of companies in your portfolio have waived covenants or had a covenant holiday in 2020?
Almost all respondents (96%) claim to have had between 0-40% of companies in their portfolio waive covenants or have a covenant holiday in 2020. More than one-third (39%) say 11-20% of companies in their portfolio have waived covenants or had a covenant holiday in 2020.
What percentage of companies in your portfolio defaulted in 2020?
More than half (52%) of survey respondents saw less than 2% of companies in their portfolio default in 2020. Almost one-quarter (22%) were lucky enough not to suffer any defaults at all.
What has been the greatest challenge faced by the direct lending market as a result of coronavirus?
For nearly half of respondents (47%), portfolio management was the biggest coronavirus-related roadblock. 22% say the lack of face-to-face interaction was their largest hurdle that could have led to difficulties fundraising, as was the case for 19% of respondents.
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The Last War for Oil?
There should be no doubt that the United States has waged two Gulf wars largely, if not solely, for oil. To ensure that the Iraq war is the last Gulf war, the administration and the Democratic majority in the new Congress must work together to enact an energy-independence bill to address the root-causes of these wars and free America from the shackles of foreign oil.
Whatever the rationale provided by the Bush administration to justify the war in Iraq, there should be no mistake that oil and securing its sources were the main catalysts of both this war and the previous one. Although the United States must extricate its forces from Iraq honorably and without leaving the country in anarchy, as long as America remains dependent on imported oil, even a successful exist strategy will not prevent a third Gulf war. Oil will remain a precious commodity; a weapon used by authoritarian regimes, such as Iran, against Western interests and a target for scores of terrorist groups like Al Qaeda that are bent on undermining Western economies. Dependency on oil also will continue to compromise America's policies, leading it to accommodate suppliers, and enrich unsavory regimes such as Venezuela, enabling them to oppose the United States with impunity. In addition, importing oil will continue to play havoc with America's trading policies: at present, oil imports account for more than one third of the trade deficit, to the tune of $320 billion. Also, to keep a steady flow of oil, a supply that remains vulnerable at best, the United States will have to stay militarily vigilant at an enormous cost while sending American soldiers in harms' way to protect its national strategic interests. A more ominous but likely scenario is that as oil supplies become increasingly scarce and the price escalates to $200 a barrel or higher, the end to cheap oil could precipitate violent conflicts, even wars, causing severe dislocations within the global economy.
A serious energy bill that can address America's needs and eventually free it from outside energy sources will be extremely complex to initiate and then successfully administer. Energy experts estimate that an energy-independence program could take up to two decades to accomplish its ends and as such would require a resolute political commitment stretching over several administrations and the allocation of upward of $200 billion over 15 to 20 years. To ensure global economic stability during this period, Washington will also need to collaborate with its European allies in the development of new energy sources. This is particularly critical because the European states' dependency on Middle Eastern oil is far greater than that of the United States, which makes them extremely vulnerable to any interruption of oil supplies. None of this is an easy challenge for any administration to tackle. But the nay-Sayers and those who have vested interests in keeping the status quo must remember that America's future well-being and its global leadership are at stake here, not to mention the problem of having to resort to force to protect oil interests. Those who argue that the United States does not have the resources to fund such an enormous undertaking must rethink their opposition. They would do well to ask, "How many billions have been spent, if not wasted on the Iraq war and on military instillations in the Middle East over the years to protect America's strategic oil interests?"
The Iraq war will end up costing the U.S. tax-payer in excess of $1 trillion. One fifth of that amount invested over two decades will virtually eliminate American vulnerability to foreign oil. Energy independence will also substantially enhance Washington's effectiveness in developing policies, including the promotion of democratic reform in the Arab world, which heretofore was seen as nothing more than a smokescreen to cover America's own self-interest. In addition, more than 1 million jobs will be created within the first three years and double that number in five to seven years. For these reasons, energy-independence must supersede all other national concerns, including taxes, prescription drugs, immigration laws, and social security. In other words, an energy- independent bill must top the agenda of the newly-elected Democratic Congress and be seen too as an integral piece to ending the war in Iraq. This is the singular most critical challenge that faces the nation. America has the know-how, the technology, and the financial resources to become energy-independent. It must now muster the political will to act. Not a single American soldier should ever again die for a barrel of oil.
The new Democratic Congress must assume that solemn responsibility and call on the President to join in this critical national effort. Lacking other major accomplishments, he may well heed the call and depart the White House credited for achieving something momentous that will secure America's future. If he refuses to cooperate, the Democrats must press ahead and bring public pressure to bear in anticipation of another Democratic victory in 2008 to complete the task.
If the tragic war in Iraq becomes the catalyst for freeing America from its addiction to foreign oil, then the sacrifices made by America's finest men and women will perhaps not have been entirely in vain.


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How to Make Rope Brush in Illustrator
Making a rope brush can be very tricky if you are creating from scratch. In this tutorial, I will be showing you my secret technique of making a brush rope easily. Step by step, I will show you how to create the pattern for the rope and move on to making the rope ends. Finally, we will apply the rope brush a path to create a pile of rope.
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16. I will hide the blue box for now. Go to Layers Palette and find your blue box. Click on the eye icon to hide the layer. Here is our final rope. Open up your Stroke Palette (Window>Stroke). Select 3 pt for Weight and select Round Caps for it.
17. Now go Object>Expand to expand it.
18. Open up your Pathfinder (Window>Pathfinder). Hold Alt/Option and click Add to Shape. Change the rope lines from black to dark brown after that.
19. We will now fill the inside with brown color. Draw a brown rectangle and send it to the back of the rope. Select both and open your Pathfinder. Choose Trim and ungroup it by pressing Ctrl/Command+G. Delete the unwanted piece surrounding it and you will be left with the rope.
20. Go to Layers Palette and turn your blue box on again. Select both the box and rope and click Divide from Pathfinder Palette (Window>Pathfinder). By default, it will be grouped after Dividing. Press Ctrl/Command+G to ungroup. Then, delete the unwanted pieces left over by the blue box.
21. This diagram illustrates the different parts for our new pattern brush. The Start tile will appear from the start of the rope. The Side tile will be the part that will be repeated. And the End tile will show up at the end of the rope.


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Incline Village, NV
Incline Village, NV is a thriving community with shopping, dining, hotels and golf courses found on the northeastern shore of Lake Tahoe. Incline Village is known for plentiful sun and less precipitation, and is popular with those buyers who want to take advantage of Nevada's tax structure.
Incline attractions:
- Flume Trail
- Diamond Peak & Mt Rose skiing
- Sand Harbor beach
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
- Golf Courses
- High Altitude Fitness & climbing gym
- List of Incline Village homeowners' associations.
The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) provides services and amenities, such as parks and rec facilities. The majority of homes in Incline, but not all, have a mandatory IVGID membership.
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The Family Friendly Side of Dubai Holidays
Most of us typically associate Dubai with glamorous breaks for couples or groups of friends. And, to be fair, this is a destination that has earned its reputation as a millionaire's playground over the years.
But don't let that that fool you into thinking that Dubai should be overlooked as a family holiday destination. Far from it. This is a destination with something for everyone. There's fine dining for the foodies, entertainment for groups, spas and incredible hotel resorts for those looking for luxury and a huge array of family friendly fun for those travelling with young children.
Here are some of our favourite family friendly attractions in Dubai:
1. Cool off at a Waterpark
There are a number of waterparks to choose from in Dubai, with Wild Wadi and Aquaventure being, perhaps, the better know. Whether your little ones want white knuckle thrills or they're looking for something a little calmer, you'll find it in either of these waterparks. They're the perfect place to cool off from that hot desert sun and have some family fun.
2. Check out the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
Take the little ones to look at the phenomenal array of fish and colourful underwater animals at the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall. As well as the vast numbers of species of fish, the underwater zoo houses at 750kg crocodile!
Children of all ages will be enchanted here.
3. Enjoy a Spot of Indoor Skydiving
While your little ones might be just a tad too young for actual skydiving over the Palm, at iFly Dubai they can enjoy a simulated indoor skydiving experience. That's all the thrill of a skydive without actually having to throw your children from an aircraft!
4. Put the Kids to Work at Kidzania
Kidzania theme parks are a global hit and Dubai's in no exception. Children can role-play in different jobs ranging from a fireman to checkout assistance and even an actor. Built to scale sets, buildings and places of work make this the biggest 'let's pretend' game set your children will have enjoyed and it is both educational and fun at the same time.
5. Take in the Fountain Shows at Burj Khalifa
Fountain shows light up the lake at Burj Khalifa in a kaleidoscope of colours each night. Don't forget your camera! This is one you'll enjoy just as much as your children will. However, you might want to know the technique behind it, to appease the curiosity of your young scientists. If this is the case, you can simply read a little about projection mapping. Yes, be it the lighting of Burj Khalifa or of the lake in front of it, the spectacular lighting is the result of projection mapping. In case you are interested to learn more about this technique, you can look at websites like Immersive Me or fall back on similar online resouces.
Dubai for Families
So, there's more to Dubai than might initially meet the eye and its popularity with families is growing. Many families opt to stay in nearby Ras al Khaimah, which is home to more all-inclusive resorts that cater well to families. Some might even look for Dubai Marina apartments for sale so that they and their family members can have a safe and relaxing time when they come to visit the city. Staying there means you're far enough away from the bright lights of Dubai to enjoy the peace and quiet and close enough to reach all the attractions quickly. Of course, there are plenty of family-friendly hotels in Dubai itself as well. Do your research, read up on the facilities and make sure you choose a hotel that caters to exactly what you want from your family holiday to Dubai.
You can book affordable Dubai holidays with Destination2 and find out more about family-friendly activities in this post.


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For your nights on the town, Newport Beach features a variety of entertainment venues to match your mood. So no matter what you're into music, relaxation, or just plain having fun you can keep the all-day fun going well into the night!
Dance the night away at a club overlooking Newport Bay, or listen to live music at one of Newport Beach's many waterfront nightspots with breathtaking views that provide the perfect backdrop for special evenings.Outside decks, tropical cocktails, oyster bars, sushi bars, sports bars, intimate lounges unlimited choices to fit your style.
Top-name bands hit the stage seasonally at the Orange County Fairgrounds Amphitheater. Up-and-coming Comics provide laughs at the Improv Comedy Club.
Downtown Disney® District: Downtown Disney® is the up-town fun place for everyone to enjoy dancing, music, food and shopping seven days a week. The variety is amazing. Entertainment includes live rock concerts at the "House of Blues®", great New Orleans jazz at "Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen", dining amid thunderstorms at the "Rainforest Café®", and the ultimate sports bar experience at the "ESPN Zone®". Downtown Disney® is located just 14 miles from the NEWPORT CHANNEL INN, nestled between Disneyland® park and Disney's California Adventure park, in the heart of the Disneyland® Resort. There are no gates, no entrance fee Guests can come and go as they please.
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Monday 8TH November 2010, 3PM– Since Sunday the Virgin Islands have been experiencing unstable weather conditions and an increase in showers due to feeder bands from Hurricane Tomas. DDM weather station has recorded 3.81 inches of rainfall since then. Tomas has since dissipated however heating effects and the abundant moisture associated with the system have produced favorable conditions for more rainfall. Doppler radar has detected scattered to numerous showers over Caribbean waters moving to north east. Some of these showers as they approach land masses have the potential to heavy at times.
Therefore the flash flood watch issued since Saturday has been extended until 10PM this evening. A flash flood watch means that conditions are favorable for heavy rain across the watch area which may lead to flooding. If you are in the watch area check your preparedness requirements especially if you have interests in low lying areas that are prone to flooding. Keep informed and be ready for quick action if flooding is observed or if a flash flood warning is issued.
Residents and Visitors should continue to monitor weather conditions for any sudden changes. The DDM will provide updates when necessary at www.bviddm.com
Disclaimer: The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is not an official Meteorological Office. The Information disseminated by the Department is gathered from a number of professional sources used or contracted by the DDM to provide such information. This information is to be used as a guide by anyone who has interest in local weather conditions. By no means can the DDM or the BVI Government be held accountable by anyone who uses this information appropriately for legal evidence or in justification of any decision which may result in the loss of finances, property or life.


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When looking at the overall installation process for artificial grass, it is important to understand what edging is, as well as recognize the importance of edging. An edging system for artificial grass not only acts as a restraint for the aggregates used in the groundwork, but it also provides an anchoring point for the overall perimeter of the artificial grass.
There is a multitude of factors to consider when putting in an edging system for your grass, including the environment, what you are using the artificial lawn for, and your budget. If you are at this step in the artificial grass installation process, please keep reading for some of the types of edging for artificial grass that are available. Having a deeper understanding of the different types will help you achieve the perimeter you want and need.
Paving Stones
This low-maintenance option still allows for visual appeal. Paving stones are durable and attractive, and you can use them in a multitude of scenarios.
Wood Chips and Bark
This option is for anybody looking for a natural look. However, some people frown upon the idea that wood chips and bark could make their way onto the yard, so we recommend creating a solid line of edging between the grass and wood chips or bark.
Steel is a long-lasting, quick, and easy to install option that you can cater to your design. It is a more expensive option, but many people prefer this method over others.
Bendable Borders
If you are looking for an affordable, long-lasting option, bendable borders might be your answer. Not only are they affordable, but we carry them in stock in our warehouse and they are available at most home improvement stores. Additionally, the installation process is so easy that almost anybody can do it.
Logs or Wood
We recommend this type of edging for artificial grass that has a straight edge design, though you can use it in other situations as well.
While this is a popular edging option that is very visually appealing, it is important that you are sure this is the way you want to go. Curbing is a very permanent option that will not allow you to easily redesign your lawn or landscape shape.
Railroad Ties
This popular option has been used by many over the years and provides the same variety of uses for landscaping and edging as paving stones. You can cut railroad ties to fit any space or area needed. Many people use them to build their lawn if needed before installing artificial grass.
We understand that there are many options to choose from, but a professional can assist you in making all the right decisions for your lawn. Look at the options above and dive deeper into several types of edging for artificial grass to make the right decision for you.
Call our team at Synthetic Turf Northwest for the best turf installation and guidance in Seattle. No matter the artificial grass project, we have the professionals, skills, and knowledge to provide you the best assistance and guidance possible.


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Job in education prospect – instructional design
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Daemen University instructional designer discusses her unique—and fulfilling—career in education
Are you considering a job in education? The instructional design field is growing. It is a recognized field that is critical for both teachers and students.
In fact, instructional designers will have a significant influence on education. Their role will be key. The field always changes and it will likely focus more on hybrid learning options in the future.
To help mold this future, Angela Stockman joined Daemen University last year as an instructional designer. She played an important role as the institution minimized disrupted learning and teaching due to the pandemic.
This effort paid off. Daemen's Office of Institutional Research found the university maintained its academic rigor and integrity. And students earned similar marks as before the pandemic.
"Our profession is still so new behind the scenes," Stockman said. "But there's so much opportunity in coming to work everyday committed to furthering deep, personal, sustained, and connected learning—especially during hard times."
Another career in education option
So, what is instructional design? This job in education gives instructors tools and guidance to teach students in ways that motivate and engage them, and help them retain knowledge easier. This yields higher outcomes in the classroom.
"I spend a good deal of each day digging into the criteria of quality instruction, curriculum, and assessment design. Also, I help other instructors do the same," Stockman said.
"I offer peer review on the development of online courses. I also help design workshops and webinars on best practices," Stockman added.
There is no certification required to become an instructional designer. In most cases, professionals in the field study education and have a teaching license.
This is something Daemen education students prepare for. They have a combined pass rate above 90 percent on the annual New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.
Opportunity leads to experience—and experience leads to opportunity
Every instructional designer has their own journey.
Stockman's has more than a quarter century of diverse experiences as an educator.
She served teachers and administrators in more than 100 school districts the past 15 years. Through her work she improved instructional practice, curricula and assessments.
Stockman began her career as an elementary teacher in the Catholic Diocese. She also gained experience teaching high school in Mayville Central School District before she settled into her role as a middle school English language arts teacher in Amherst, New York. She spent ten years in this position. Then, after working as a coordinator of instructional resources at Erie 1 BOCES, Stockman taught at the graduate level—and founded the WNY Young Writers' Studio in Buffalo.
Stockman then channeled her passion for teaching into new territory. She became an international independent professional learning facilitator. She was "living on an airplane" and worked with educators around the world.
In the meantime, Stockman has published many books on education and is working on a couple more.
Working at Daemen has been "a great opportunity," said Stockman. She will also soon expand her role and become an adjunct professor. She will teach courses in communications and language in society for Daemen's educational partnership with Testing and Training International.
Words of wisdom for future educators
When students working towards a job in education ask Stockman for advice, she says, "Success is not about your GPA, your next promotion, or impressing those who prioritize those things over learning."
"Great educators are redefining what 'success' looks like within, and beyond, the classroom right now. The more you contribute to that change, the better the world will be for it. The more agile and satisfied you'll be in your own learning journey and work," she said.
"No one told me this when I began teaching," she explained. "But it's the most important bit of wisdom I can share from my experiences over the years."
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Extraordinary Senior: Jazmine Duran advocates for those with disabilities
This story is part of Newsday's 2019 Extraordinary Seniors series showcasing 16 high school students from across Long Island with the vision and determination to transform their corners of the universe — and perhaps beyond. Click here to read more.
Jazmine Duran started commuting from her home in the Bronx to the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson as a sixth-grader. The bus ride, at least 45 minutes each way, would have been a hassle for any kid, but Duran's cerebral palsy and reliance on a wheelchair made it a daily challenge.
According to her school social worker Amanda Caccavo, overwhelming anxiety and battered self-esteem quickly led her to fear leaving the house and her attendance suffered.
But through strength, a supportive school system and a bit of wizardry, Duran turned a challenge into a character-defining blessing. In 2013, after her fourth surgery, she began walking. In September, she will become the first person in her family to go to college.
"If I wasn't disabled, I wouldn't be half the person I am now or know all the things I know," said Duran, 17, a senior at the state-funded school for children with severe disabilities who often need supportive medical care during the day. "I'm thankful because I get to experience life in a way that most people can't, and that's special in and of itself."
Known for her ever-changing hairstyles and fondly referred to by friends as "the mother of the group" because of her concern for others, Duran has become a leader at school. She is a Student Council delegate and since seventh grade has been a Natural Helper — those chosen anonymously by peers as a trustworthy person to turn when they have a problem. This past year, she helped form the Gender Sexuality Alliance, which provides education and support for disabled students who identify as LGBT.
Perhaps her most impactful form of outreach, though, has been as a Viscardi Ambassador. Since freshman year, Duran has traveled to public schools across Long Island to raise awareness about her disability and let others know "they can relate to us," she said.
During visits, Duran discusses one of her favorite things: "Harry Potter," the book series by J.K. Rowling she fell in love with while recuperating from her 2013 operation.
"I couldn't put them down," Duran said. "I used it as an escape mechanism, I think. It had to do with magic and witches, and people flew around and, at the time, I couldn't walk."
When she gives a presentation, those in attendance gravitate to Duran afterward. "'I don't know how you do this!'" she said is among the reactions students share after meeting her.
Having spent her early academic years struggling in a public school in the Bronx, Duran is committed to advocating for those with disabilities.
"Most people don't see the capabilities, just that you're limited in a way," she said. "I was constantly fighting to be heard and seen. I found it very frustrating because I had to prove myself 10 times more than an able-bodied person did. But at Viscardi, I'm seen for who I am."
And that is a young woman determined to graduate from college, embark on a career and eventually move her family out of the Bronx and provide for them.
"Jazmine wants to be able to show her nieces and nephews that it can be done — that with education, you can greatly improve your life," Caccavo said. "She's really special and willing to work so hard."
HIGHER ED: Duran will attend SUNY New Paltz and major in clinical psychology.
FRESHMAN YEAR: Duran is looking forward to pushing her limitations and "growing as a person."
IF I RULED THE WORLD "I would bring more acceptance into the world … I would make people nicer to each other."


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SeaTac Police / King County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents never to leave your car running while unattended:
As the colder weather approaches, please remember to NEVER leave your car running while unattended. In this case, it was a valuable yet hard lesson to learn for a local woman.
On Nov. 4, 2020 at 7:12 a.m.,SeaTac Police deputies were called to an apartment complex in the 19000 block of Military Road South.
The victim told deputies that she had started her vehicle in her designated parking space next to her apartment building. Realizing she forgot her purse, she went back into her apartment to retrieve it. When she returned, her car was gone.
A report was taken and the outstanding vehicle is now listed as stolen.
This all happened in a matter of minutes. Never leave your car idling and unattended. This time of year, thieves are watching for this scenario and will swipe your valuable vehicle.


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"Hungry children cannot learn – and Wales has a plan to tackle this"
"Here in Wales, we're about to do something incredible, thanks to Plaid Cymru's influence on government policy. From this month, free meals will be rolled out across all primary schools in Wales, starting with reception classes, as part of the Co-operation Agreement between Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru." Sioned Williams MS, Plaid Cymru's spokesperson on social justice and equalities
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As we look back on 2017, we can unequivocally say it was an exciting year for the safety industry. We saw some new standards (e.g., OSHA's silica dust rule) come into enforcement, while others (OSHA's combustible dust standard) were taken off the table, at least for now. We also saw the adoption of new NFPA standards into building and fire codes, as well as an increased focus on hygiene and safety in industries across the board.
These themes are all reflected in the articles that received the most attention on our blog last year. Here are our top five most-read articles of 2017.
1. Experts Comment on How OSHA Abandoning the Combustible Dust Standard Will Affect Industry
In July, OSHA removed the combustible dust standard that's been in the works since 2009 from its regulatory agenda. For this article, we interviewed several safety experts, including engineers, consultants, and even a former OSHA inspector, to better understand the implications for facilities where combustible dust is present.
2. What is ATEX Certification? Is It Applicable in North America?
With more companies operating internationally, we get a lot of questions about equipment certified in other countries. In particular, there's confusion about the European ATEX certification and whether ATEX-certified equipment is acceptable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in the United States. This article explains what ATEX certification is and how it relates to OSHA standards.
3. Q&A: Silica Dust Compliance for the Construction Industry
In preparation for the enforcement of OSHA's new silica dust rule, we hosted a webinar on compliance for the construction industry. After the webinar, we opened the floor to questions, which generated some great discussion about silica dust hazards, how to safely collect and dispose of silica dust, and how an industrial vacuum can help.
4. Enforcement Has Begun for OSHA's Silica Dust Rule. Are You Compliant?
OSHA's new silica dust rule officially went into enforcement on September 23. To learn more about the standard and what inspectors will be looking for, we interviewed Abby Ferri, an independent safety consultant and president of The Ferri Group.
5. 5 Hazardous Dusts Commonly Found in Composites Manufacturing
Composites are being used more widely in everything from airplanes to athletic equipment. While composites offer many benefits, their manufacture also creates a variety of dust hazards, including both respirable silica and combustible dust. This article identifies five hazardous dusts commonly found in composites manufacturing and provides information about how to control these dusts to keep employees and facilities safe.
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading our blog and wish you a safe and happy 2018!


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Product Update: Clone Tickets & Forms, Single Checkboxes, PDF Ticket Toggle, and Hidden Groups
We don't blame you if you zoned out a bit reading that massive title. The point is, Registration just got better with several small but mighty enhancements! 💪
- You can now clone Tickets and Checkout Forms!
- We've removed the 2-answer minimum for the Checkbox Select (formerly Multi-select) and Single Select Checkout Form question types
- We let you disable the Download Ticket button included in every confirmation email on a per-ticket basis.
- You can now see hidden Groups in the Integrations to Event App section when creating a new Ticket, provided your Registration is linked to your event.
Clone Tickets and Checkout Forms
Save yourself a little work - or a lot! When you click the Settings (⚙) icon next to an existing Ticket or Checkout Form, you'll now see the Clone option.
Click Clone, and a modal will open where all of the settings are exactly the same as the Ticket or Checkout Form you're cloning from, with a couple of exceptions.
When cloning a Ticket, any Discount or Promo applied to the existing Ticket you're cloning won't be associated with the new cloned ticket.
When cloning a Checkout Form, everything will copy over exactly except for the Tickets assigned to the existing Form you're cloning from. Tickets already assigned to a Form can't be assigned to a different one without removing them from that Form.
Single Checkboxes
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The Checkbox Select and Single Select question types in Checkout Forms now allow for only one option instead of a minimum of two. This is great for opt-in type questions where attendees have the option to agree to something or opt for additional access.
PDF Ticket toggle
By default, we include a Download Ticket button with every confirmation email. If it's a paid ticket, attendees will also see the Download Receipt button. What if your event is virtual and the Ticket is free? There's no need to wave an official piece of paper around to get in, so we've added a way to remove the Download Ticket button.
When you make a new Ticket or edit an existing one, you'll notice the new Include in confirmation email toggle under Advanced Settings. If you're making a free Ticket for a virtual event, you can toggle this to NO to keep your emails neat and lean.
⭐ Keep in mind, if multiple people registered at the same time, and one of the Tickets had the toggle switched to YES, the confirmation email will still include the Download Ticket button. PDFs will only be included for the Ticket with the toggle turned on, however.
Select hidden Groups
When you make a new Ticket, the last section in the modal is Integrations to Event App. This area lets you select a Group from your Event to automatically assign attendees to when they complete registration using that Ticket.
Previously, if This Group should not be visible... was selected in the Group's settings in the Event, you wouldn't be able to see or select that Group when making a new Ticket. Well, now you can. 😄
⭐ Keep in mind, your Event has to be linked to your Registration to select Groups.
We're excited to keep implementing your feedback and leveling up Socio Registration more and more! ⏫
Hop over to the Socio Platform and take a look for yourself. Not a customer yet? We'd love to give you a demo!


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Philip (Phil) McCaw is a non-executive director of Aroa Biosurgery.
He is a resident of New Zealand, is the Founding Partner of Movac, one of New Zealand's leading Venture Capital funds and has been appointed Chair of the New Zealand Government's Startup Advisors' Council, to help identify and address the opportunities and challenges facing high growth start-up businesses.
Phil led the original investment round into Aroa Biosurgery in 2008, has worked closely with the Company and has served on the Board since then.
Phil has over 20-years experience investing into New Zealand technology companies and helping to guide their growth. Phil was an early investor in Trade Me, New Zealand's leading on-line trading community, which was sold to Fairfax in 2006. He was also an early investor into PowerByProxi, a wireless power technology spin-out from Auckland University, which was sold to Apple in 2018. Outside of Movac, Phil remains an active angel investor and maintains a personal angel investment portfolio. He is a strong advocate for the development of the entrepreneurial and early-stage investment eco-system in New Zealand and was the past Chair of the Angel Association of New Zealand; a founding investor in the Lightning Lab technology accelerator; and a founding investor in the Kiwi Landing Pad in San Francisco.
Prior to starting Movac Phil spent 10-years with Deloitte Consulting working in New Zealand and the USA. Phil has a Bachelor of Business Studies (Senior Scholar) from Massey University. Due to his relationship with ongoing substantial shareholders in Aroa Biosurgery, Phil is considered by the Board to not be an independent Director. He is a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.


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Washington State Head Football Coach Mike Leach Reacts to Thrilling Overtime Win by His Cougars against Boise State; Gives Thoughts on Solid Start to Season, Recent Movies He Likes, More
The 2017 college football season has started off better for the Washington State Cougars football program than the previous two seasons. Head coach and NY Times bestselling author Mike Leach reacts to his team's thrilling 47-44 overtime win against Boise State this past weekend and focuses on what is ahead.
Coach Leach also discusses the improvement of his Cougars, the team's effort in the win over Boise State, why you always have to be concerned about how a team handles success and other team related topics.
Aside from the gridiron, Mike talks movies with us, revealing that he recently saw Wind River and The Hitman's Bodyguard and quite enjoyed them.
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