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On 8 July 2019 the Rijksmuseum started Operation Night Watch. This is the biggest and most wide-ranging research and conservation project in the history of Rembrandt's masterpiece. The goal of Operation Night Watch is the long-term preservation of the painting. The entire operation will take place in a specially designed glass chamber so the visiting public can watch and will be streamed live online.
How did the Rijksmuseum team make this and supporting digital elements across the breadth of social media platforms happen?
Nanet Beumer
Head of Digital
This presentation was filmed at MuseumNext Digital Summit Autumn 2019
Nanet Beumer: Morning, everyone. I'm so happy to be here today and tell you more about Operation Night Watch. Operation Night Watch, the research and preservation of our most iconic painting of the Rijksmuseum and probably of the Netherlands.
Yeah. So, this is not me, obviously. This is my daughter, Avi, and she likes Operation Night Watch as well. I'm Head of Digital at Rijksmuseum for almost nine months now, and what I really love to do is to connect with people by sharing knowledge and inspiration. And I used to do that with my fintech company; we made sure that everyone had access to financial knowledge, and I'm trying to do the same with art and history at the Netherlands in my role as Head of Digital.
So, you might say communicating about Operating Night Watch, about the painting and what we're going to do with it, is new, but it's not. I'm going to show you a movie.
Video/Audio: [in Dutch].
Nanet Beumer: So, as you can see this has all been done before, so the big challenge is now for us to do it again and maybe in a better or smarter way than we did last time. This is in the 1940s. Oh, again. And now, before I'm starting to tell you more about Operation Night Watch, just a few things I hope you did not know about the painting. The painting has been attacked three times, in 1911, 1975, and 1990, with knives and with acid. As you can see here, the painting was pretty damaged back then. And you might also not know that the painting used to be much larger than it is nowadays. There were pieces cut off from the Night Watch; four pieces. Why, you might ask. I think it's a typical Dutch solution. When it doesn't fit in the building, then we just…
And then it was time for us to go ahead with Operation Night Watch because the painting was damaged before, and the last preservation research was a lot of years ago, in 1975. And, as you can see, the in-zoom of the little dog, there's a white haze over it, and we want to learn what is going on with the dog, what can we do to restore it and to help it be better for next generations to come? So now, Operation Night Watch.
In July of this year, only three months ago, we announced we would do the research and preservation of the Night Watch in front of the public eye for the world to see. And we do that because we don't want to hide our most iconic painting for a longer period of time, and we want people to follow our journey because the Night Watch is not just mine, it's not Rijksmuseum, it belongs to all of us. And, for us, three principles are very important for the whole Operation Night Watch, and those are, you should follow the journey, we're open about everything that we do.
And, two, it's for everyone, so it's not for me, it's not for you, for art lovers, it's also for school children, it's for art lovers all over the world. It's also for non museum lovers, so everyone. And, three, we want to have this opportunity as well to not only talk about the research but also talk about Rembrandt in the year of Rembrandt. Rembrandt's life and also tell stories about the Night Watch, the composition of the Night Watch, the story that Rembrandt wanted to tell us. So, we want to tell you things you might not know, and make stories that make a difference. Tell stories that make a difference.
So, then, we started in July with our first video to announce what we're going to do. I hope this works.
It's our first… What you see here is our first time, that video, of the glass house that is in the middle of our Gallery of Honour for people to see what we are doing. And it was so difficult to make this video, as you might imagine, because of security, because of everything we wanted to do with the research, so this was a real challenge for us. But, also, for us it was important to show that this was the staring point for us, and it is a big operation as you can see. And now, to our surprise, we have now about half a million views for only this video we posted organically in our socials. Again, sorry.
And then, just something about the belief that we have in Rijksmuseum, our belief. For us, an online visit is just as important as an offline visit. Some of you may know Rijksstudio, and that's based on the same belief because we think, and we want, to offer a value visit for everyone, also online. And in the end, hey, there is nothing like the real thing, so one day we hope that you come and visit us and see the Night Watch with your own eyes. And the strategy for Operation Night Watch is to reach out to people and to tell the story, and the first speakers were talking about the metrics, and what we measure for Operation Night Watch is social currency. And what we mean by that is really connecting to people through our art and collection. I can tell you about that more during the lunch break.
And we use our own channels, our own Rijksmuseum channels for that. I'm not talking today about our marketing campaigns or the conversion; I'm talking about our social currency part. So, then, we use in our socials three rules, three basic rules you may have heard of. There's a clear vision what people consume for content, and that is pitch, play, plunge. These are just general statistics from Facebook and Instagram. About 70% of all people are using online content like this; scrolling down their phones and just scanning headlines or looking at nice pictures, and only 20% are really playing the button, looking at videos, just for a very short while. And then only 10% is really taking the plunge, and we want… Hey, our challenge is to get more people to plunge into our content. That is what we really want to do.
And what I'm going to show you now is just a few examples that we have and made the last three months, but I think it's more important to share with you that we're testing, so we keep on testing and I think that is the best way to learn about the audience. So, an example, we're really taking the plunge with our website, experiencethenightwatch.com, and with our website, rijksmuseum.nl/nightwatch. And we're really pitching and playing and hope people will pitch and play with our socials, as you can see on the right, that's our Instagram channel. And what we do, for example, with this page, is that we make symmetric landing pages. So, we make versions for family, we make a version for a real art lover, because they all have different needs of content so we try to fit that all in and make different pages. So we have a satellite of websites around our core website, rijksmuseum.nl.
And then just an example we make for the pitch and play. Because we have a website, experiencethenightwatch.com, there are a lot of stories, a lot of rich stories on it, but it takes you about half an hour to get through all those stories, and maybe people don't know the website yet so we want to make a pitch and a play.
So what we're trying to do here is take people into the plunge, getting them into the story, what we want to tell them. And this is an example of our dedicated Instagram account. What we saw was that, on our own account, Rijksmuseum, we have a lot of stories to tell, a lot of topics we want to share with people, so we don't have enough space, enough room, for only Operation Night Watch. And we can't go much into detail as we can in this channel, and it is really, for us, a sort of social document to look back at later on. So we share here all the stories and the insights we have for the whole operation but also on the Night Watch itself, so I hope you will follow it, obviously.
And this is an example what we just started a few weeks ago; a live stream from the Gallery of Honour, from the glass house you just saw in the time lapse, and what we're trying to do is really interact with people. And we will always start with a question someone has asked us offline or online, and we're going to answer them in our social, so in all the channels you see here. And a Dutch television broadcaster is using our stream on her channel too, as well, so we're really happy about that. It is for… It's a channel two Extra, it's about arts and culture so it is a specific target group. And on the right you see Daily Show in the Netherlands with our Director, Taco, who is giving a lot of updates about Operation Night Watch. Just some insights that we have learned and that we want to share with the public.
And the live streams, we've done now, I think, four in total. What we've learned is that we started with some cameras in the Gallery of Honour and just doing nothing at all, so just streaming, letting people see what was going on, but then we got a lot of feedback from our audience, saying, "What is going on? What is the scanner doing in front of the Night Watch? Is it just cleaning the painting or is it taking off varnish already?" So we've learned that we have a lot of explaining to do offline but also online.
Challenges, we have them a lot. Recent… in the last three months but also we're still having challenges, and some of them I can share with you right now. For example, we work with a large group of scientists, researchers, and they're not used to cameras at all, so… They work in labs behind closed doors so we really have to help them and train them. Because, you saw, we're doing live streams in front of the camera so they have to tell their story and their updates in front of it, and that is really exciting for them and they're not really comfortable with it for now. Also, a challenge is to talk about the techniques that we're using. We're using a lot of high standard but they are difficult to explain, so we want to tell more about the painting and the techniques are just for us for the side, just for the story… to make the story even better, but it's a difficult challenge.
Also, the metrics you just heard, what are the metrics that we're using? Nice time lapse. Are we happy with half a million views? So we're really struggling with that as well. And videos; we see that videos really work well in our social, but making videos, what you see in the glass chamber in the Gallery of Honour, is difficult because of all the security and all the things that are going on already.
And now I'm going to show you another example. I just told you that we use a lot of questions of our social audience in our videos, and this is also an example of the pitch, play.
Video/Audio: Is it day time or night time? Well, actually it's day time in the painting but Rembrandt using his light and dark as if it would be night. Would you also like your question to be answered? Send it under #operationnightwatch.
Nanet Beumer: So, what we're doing here is taking people in to the pitch and play because we have a lot of questions that we're answering and a big story to tell, and we're trying to get people to the website through these short videos. And then, just to summarise it all up, we are only three months ahead and we have a lot of months to go, and that is also a big challenge because I think we're going to do some real work around May, June, of next year, so 2020. So it's a challenge for my social team to make more stories and to be active about it, but we've reached now about four million people organically, so we're not using any paid media in our socials yet. So, we are happy with it, obviously, looking at our social currency and what that really means to us.
And I think we've learned, the last three months, a lot of the behaviour of our public, what people like, what people don't like. I said videos; they really like very short videos, and that's why we made the one with Peter, you just saw, answering the questions. But also we keep on interacting with our public and making the live streams even better and giving more context about it. So, what's up next? I think, at the end of the October, we're going to start high resolution photography and we hope we discovery some more things about Rembrandt and how he made his painting, especially around the pigments. You see here in in-Zoom of the captain's sleeve, and we're seeing the pigments he used, and I hope, I think, it's going to be a nice story to tell as well, so I hope you will join in then again.
So, as you can see, we're still in progress for Operation Night Watch for a long time, and for a long time to come because it's never finished. In future we will keep on working on the Night Watch and I hope you will all follow and join us with #operationnightwatch. Thank you.
Sarah: Thank you very much, Nanet. Great talk. Thank you, and a great… Well, I haven't visited the digital exhibition yet, but the real one, so if you are in Amsterdam please do visit it, but of course we will visit it on Instagram. So, one question that popped up a lot, what is social currency, how do you measure it? What is it?
Nanet Beumer: Yeah, yeah. Well, we measure our connection with the audience, so it's not only reach but also the engagement we have, so the time that people really interact with us. So, we have a lot of metrics for that, and I can't go much into detail but we can discuss it over a coffee, maybe? Yeah.
Sarah: Okay. What happens to the Operation Rembrandt Instagram when the project ends? Do you already know?
Nanet Beumer: What?
Sarah: What happens to the Instagram account when the project ends? Is there already a plan for that?
Nanet Beumer: Oh. So, the dedicated Instagram account for Operation Night Watch is still a bit of an experiment because it's for a niche, so we're not really sure what we want with it. So, if you have some advice, please share? Yeah.
Sarah: Go to Nanet in the breaks. We're still open.
Nanet Beumer: But we'll… If we want to go ahead with it, I think it will last for a few years, and maybe update it not as much as we do now. But yeah.
Sarah: And we've talked about KPIs in the previous presentation. Do you also have specific KPIs for this Operation Night Watch project?
Nanet Beumer: Yeah, we do. So, there are mostly on social currency some really interacting. Not only views but really taking the plunge, like I just showed you.
Sarah: Mm-hmm (affirmative).
Nanet Beumer: Yeah.
Sarah: You already mentioned a little bit but maybe a little bit more into detail. Did you have issues with the restorators or works council to work under the public eye? Is there some juice you can share with us, please? All museum professionals.
Nanet Beumer: Well, I can share one thing because we had a lot of discussion about what is news. So we had a big meeting and they were saying, "We just saw some feathers on the helmet of one man on the painting," so I said, "Wow, that's really news," and they said, "No, no, we have to look into that and we're not sure."
Sarah: Nothing special.
Nanet Beumer: Yeah.
Sarah: Everyone was wearing feathers on their head.
Nanet Beumer: Just some feathers. So, yeah, that was really surprising to me. So we have different way of finding what is news so the press officer said, "This is news, this is for television," but what we've learned also is that everything about the Night Watch is news, so we're careful with it as well.
Sarah: Oh, interesting. One more question. Let me see, let me see. How do you recognise the various target groups that you make versions for, e.g. art lovers, incidental visitors?
Nanet Beumer: Pixels and tagging, yeah.
Sarah: So, that's a very short answer.
Nanet Beumer: Yeah.
Sarah: Thank you very much, Nanet. You are also available for questions during the break.
Nanet Beumer: I am, yeah, sure.
Sarah: Thank you so much. Let's hear it for Nanet Beumer.
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In the inaugural H1 Unlimited Southern Cup in Guntersville, Ala., Andrew Tate of Walled Lake, Mich., drove the U-9 Delta/Realtrac Unlimited hydroplane to victory following a deck-to-deck battle at the conclusion of Sunday's final heat.
Andrew Tate (foreground) drove the U-9 Delta/Realtrac boat deck-to-deck with Jimmy Shane in the U-1 Miss HomeStreet boat on the last lap of the H1 Unlimited season opener in Lake Guntersville, Ala. Photo by Chris Denslow.
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With scant help common from Frankfurt, a group of French intellectuals is calling for online donations to help the Greek people. Desperate times indeed.
PARIS — While many of us are busy watching, bewildered, as Europe abandons the people of Greece, some have decided to take matters into their own hands and actually do something.
Interdemos (Greek for "between people") a group of seven French intellectuals is calling for online donations via the French crowdfunding platform KissKissBankBank that allows all, old and the young, rich and poor, to finance creative and innovative projects.
Following the lead of noted French Revolution historian Sophie Wahnich, the group of seven academics, filmmakers and artists — and more generally, those who "believe in the impossible" as Wahnich puts it — are inviting people to break their piggy bank and pitch in.
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As we all know, using a Deuce grille shell on a Ford Model A is a time-honored and extremely popular hot rod modification—a practice that I have to believe owes its roots to the days when replacing an A's banger with a Flathead V-8 was a nearly universal. Obviously dropping those V-8s in place of the original four-cylinder engines required the use of the larger V-8-specific radiator, which in turn necessitated the use of the '32 shell and grille as well. As time passed and the much more powerful overhead-valve V-8s became available, hot rodders found that the Deuce grille shell afforded enough room to house modified Flathead V-8 and/or early custom-made radiators that'd work at keeping the new higher displacement engines cool as well.
Following this time-honored tradition (and to ensure adequate cooling) we'll be outfitting a muscular small-block, Ford-powered, Model A, closed-cab pickup with a new radiator from U.S. Radiator, a cooling fan and control assembly from Derale, a Deuce grille shell, insert, hood top from Brookville Roadster, and installation hardware from Speedway Motors. It's an easy and good-looking bit of traditional-style alteration for any Model A, so follow along.
1. Since this little pickup is powered by a more than muscular small-block Ford and destined to be a real driver rather than a pampered weekend cruiser it was important to outfit it with a quality cooling system that'd stand up to the rigors of everyday traffic. To that end we chose to utilize the best radiator, cooling fan, and fan controller we could.
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3. When mounting the radiator using hardware such as this, the rubber pad goes between the frame and the radiator mounting flange. The spring can sit either above the radiator mounting tab or down below the lip of the frame, whichever one prefers. The bolt and applicable washer go through the mounting hole and spring and is retained by the included lock nut. The nut is tightened enough to put tension on the spring in the desired amount and thus letting the radiator absorb frame flex or twist by compression of the spring.
4. Once the radiator is in place, the next order of business is installing the support rods. The stainless support rods and firewall brackets were sourced from Speedway Motors as well (PNs 91124001 and 91104015, respectively). The stainless support rods used were for '32-36 Ford, measuring 32 inches long. Standard '28-31 support rods measure up at 26 inches and because the small-block Ford engines are longer than their Chevy brethren (from water pump to back of the block) the longer rods worked out in this case.
5-6. Radiator support rod installation is pretty straightforward. I've found that attaching the firewall mounting plates to the rear of the support rods and then attaching the front of the rods (one side at a time of course) on the radiator bracket (hand snugging the retaining nuts on both ends) will pretty much self-locate the rearends of the rod(s) at the correct angle for marking the position of the firewall brackets. Once the rod(s) are in the correct position and the firewall marked, you remove the rods from the radiator and the brackets from the opposite ends and check to make sure the firewall marks are equally located on both sides of the firewall. With bracket positions checked for symmetry you can center the firewall bracket(s) at the marks (as shown) and mark, drill, and install the bracket(s) to the firewall.
7. This illustration shows an overall view of a standard support rod setup. The design of the radiator rod mounting bracket assembly is such that it provides a good indication of the rod spread from the radiator to the firewall.
8. With the radiator mounted and the support rods in place the next step was mounting the Brookville Deuce grille shell assembly.
9. The U.S./Cool Craft radiator provides the OEM-style radiator shell mounting brackets for a hassle-free shell installation.
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As of mid-2013, Underwood had earned $31 million in the past year, according to Forbes. She fell off the publication's list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities in 2014, but she likely still has a healthy income.
Underwood has won seven Grammy awards. Her 2019 single, "Southbound," spent 25 weeks on the Billboard charts and peaked at the No. 3 position. Underwood's 60-plus-city tour, "The Cry Pretty Tour 360," sold out arenas in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville.
Some amazing memories on this tour I will never forget!! Love my fans and road family so much!! 🎶 Life is short, love is sweet, Ain't no time like this time baby 🎶 #CryPrettyTour360 💕💕💕 @MaddieandTae @RunawayJune pic.twitter.com/NVuu5HPDWN
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) November 4, 2019
The Oklahoma native has hosted the CMA Awards, recorded a theme for Sunday Night Football and starred as Maria von Trapp in NBC's "The Sound of Music Live."
And while music has accounted for the bulk of her career, Underwood has also branched out into other fields. She partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods in 2015 to create Calia, a line of fitness apparel.
RELATED POST:Carrie Underwood Announces Tour for Her New Book, "Find Your Path"
Aspen was the perfect place to host our @CALIAbyCarrie event yesterday! ❄⛄ #StayThePath #WinterWonderland pic.twitter.com/jxHfrals7c
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) December 6, 2019
Underwood is also about to become a published author, too. Her upcoming book, "Find Your Path," goes on sale March 3. In the book, Underwood shares her philosophy for how to be healthy and fit without being perfect constantly, according to publisher HarperCollins.
Don't miss Carrie on her #FindYourPath book tour! Get tickets now at https://t.co/F4WIX4fiX8 – TeamCU pic.twitter.com/qh1apWEkyS
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) February 18, 2020
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Plaits is the spiritual successor of Mutable Instruments' best-selling voltage-controlled sound source, Braids. Not just a mkII version: its hardware and software have been redesigned from scratch.
Modal synthesizer Elements is a full-blown synthesis voice based on modal synthesis - an under-appreciated flavour of physical modelling synthesis with a strange and abstract feel.
Rings brings physical modelling synthesis to your Eurorack system, from a more modular angle than Braids' models or Elements. Instead of trying to be a complete instrument, Rings focuses on the key ingredient, the resonator, ready to be excited by envelope clicks, trigger pulses, granular noise or any other audio source produced by the rest of your system.
TEMPI is a 6 CHannel, polyphonic time-shifting clock module. It provides an intuitive method for creation and recall of complex clocking arrangements within a modular synthesizer system.
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The Erbe-Verb is more than a collection of reverb algorithms or presets, it is a unique, modeless, continuously variable reverb algorithm with complete voltage control.
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Kick drum module in 2HP.
Marbles is a source of random gates and voltages, which offers an extensive amount of (voltage) control on all the different flavors of randomness it produces.


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Does Robert Stallman == Richard Stallman? (Please don't tell me there are two of them).
No, I must have had a brain fade, or possibly I was trying to reduce the number of google successes against his name, subconcsiously.
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To no one's surprise, developers of a proposed 350-unit apartment project near the Midtown MARTA station say the rental units could be flipped to condos if the market demands — and they're planning accordingly. Wood Partners officials told the Atlanta Business Chronicle the apartments will have condo-quality finishes to make for easy conversion, though they're confident rents will continue to swell in Midtown for up to three more years. The $85 million project — designed by the folks who envisioned Plaza Midtown and the 12th & Midtown development — will include a 19-story tower and 20,000 square feet of retail on what's currently a four-acre parking lot, the size of a city block. The project's working title is "33 Peachtree Place."
As for the large, 1000-space parking deck, the newspaper reports that half of those spaces would likely be dedicated to tenants of the nearby Ten Peachtree Place building. Given this and other developments, including his own condo project, developer Robin Loudermilk enthused: "I think Atlanta is maturing as a serious urban city," he told the newspaper. "It's true live, work, play. It's really refreshing to see."
· Mixed-use project set for Midtown [Atlanta Business Chronicle]
· Another Apartment Tower Announced In Midtown [Curbed Atlanta]


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If you had any doubts about it being a very Bollywood moment — after Slumdog Millionaire won 10 Academy Awards and even the Pussycat Dolls got a themed "global goddess" makeover and pop song — this faux iTunes ad uploaded on youtube by Bollywood Hipster is the tipping point.
The mix of ancient and modern Indian dance styles is set to the themes song from movie Bachna Ae Haseeno.
Namaste to CoM reader Tina Singh for the tip.
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Listing a total 23 waterfront properties in United States
Waterfront living not only provides its own list of inherent luxuries but also brings its own list of tranquilities and amenities. In addition to immediate water access and stunning sunset/sunrise views, waterfront living also comes with a higher value, as these properties are often considered prime real estate. Certain states like California and Florida offer highly coveted, yet scarcely available, waterfront properties that overlook the ocean. Whether you are looking for a second home on the Great Lake of Michigan or a summer vacation home that sits on the shores of the Atlantic, waterfront properties can get you closer to owning the tranquil house of your dreams.


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Being an incubating CNCF project makes us eligible for nice things like a security assessment (cue ominous music).
The CNCF asked Cure53 to perform such an assessment.
TL;DR: CoreDNS is in good shape, but Cure53 did find one critical issue (which we've fixed with the CoreDNS 1.1.1 release):
DNS-01-003 Cache: DNS Cache poisoning via malicious Response (Critical)
The CoreDNS application allows to configure the caching of the DNS responses via the cache plugin. It was discovered that CoreDNS only verifies the transaction IDs but fails to check whether the domain in a request matches the response. This can be abused to inject malicious A records in the cache of the DNS server. As the CoreDNS application has a different cache for each domain
The other three issues found will be tracked via github issues, like plugin/rewrite: log bypass, and [plugin/secondary: Denial-of-Service via endless Zone Transfer](plugin/secondary: Denial-of-Service via endless Zone Transfer). Third one was a generic DDoS.
On a positive note the final report includes quotes like these:
The CoreDNS software tested by Cure53 during this March 2018 assessment has made a clearly positive impression.
To conclude, even though four issues were found during this Cure53 assessment, they were generally - with a single exception - minor, miscellaneous and manageable. Despite Cure53 testers' considerable efforts, the software was found to be hard to corrupt. Therefore, the CoreDNS project stands out as secure, robust and legitimately security-aware.
The full report can be found here. As for future improvements in CoreDNS: we will increase the use of fuzzing, increase test coverage and look closer at DNS DoS mitigations, such as DNS Cookies (described in RFC 7873).


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Early Valve Replacement guided by Biomarkers of Left Ventricular Decompensation in Asymptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis
The aortic valve can be thought of as a one-way door through which blood leaves the heart to enter the body. It has to be able to open well to allow blood out and close properly to stop blood leaking back and overloading the heart.
Aortic stenosis is a condition where the aortic valve becomes progressively narrowed (stenosed; i.e. the door doesn't open very well) usually over a number of years or decades. This is usually caused by hardening and thickening of the valve so that it becomes less flexible. This puts a strain on the heart muscle as it has to work harder to "open the door" and pump blood through the narrowed valve. For many years the heart adapts and copes with this increased pressure but eventually it is no longer able to cope and patients develop symptoms (chest pain, breathlessness, collapse) and an increased risk of heart failure and dying. The only treatment currently available for severe aortic stenosis is surgery to replace the narrowed valve. The timing is key: replace the valve too early and patients are put through surgery and the risk of a replacement valve without reason; too late and patients may be left with irreversible symptoms and heart failure. At the moment we replace the valve when patients first develop symptoms but these can be tricky to assess in patients with lots of other health conditions or in those that are inactive. As a consequence the timing of aortic valve operations is often suboptimal.
Fibrosis or scarring of the heart is one of the key processes that causes the heart to fail in this condition. Scarring once formed does not appear reversible, so any scar that forms prior to valve replacement will remain with the patient even after surgery. Using cardiac MRI (a completely safe method of scanning the heart involving strong magnetic fields and lying in a tunnel) we are able to detect the earliest stages of this scarring. We believe this will identify patients whose hearts are starting to fail (even before they develop symptoms) and who therefore need prompt replacement of their valves.
In our study we will use cardiac MRI to look for heart scarring in patients with severe aortic stenosis but no symptoms. Patients with confirmed heart scarring will then be randomised to either early valve replacement surgery or to the current treatment strategy. This consists of continued monitoring of the valve over time waiting for patients to develop symptoms.
We believe that performing aortic valve replacement on patients with severe aortic stenosis with no symptoms but who have evidence of early scarring on cardiac MRI will prevent further scarring from forming, reduce subsequent heart failure and lead to improved long-term symptoms following surgery (e.g. breathlessness) and a reduced chance of dying. The aim of this trial is to find out whether this is correct.
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PHASE 2 of Covid-19: Tips for restarting salsa and social dance classes in Vancouver
Little has been said about how the dance industry has been affected by Covid-19, but you can safely guess that it's been entirely shut down. I can't recall the word "social dance" being mentioned in news briefings when there are discussions about resuming important activities affected; yet, social dancing is vital to our well-being as it keeps us all emotionally healthy. Now that the green light has been given for gyms, yoga and dance to start again, as instructors we must have a very clear idea of how dance lessons are allowed to take place, in order to properly proceed in compliance with the new safety regulations, and to also avoid a fine. Some people in the social dance scene seem overly enthusiastic about the lifting of restrictions, not fully aware of the language used by our health authorities. I would like to offer some insight into what we really are permitted to do as of now in terms of classes (including salsa), so that we make informed decisions moving forward. I will also provide here some tips that could help you get your dance classes started if you are a teacher, observing the health standards set by our local officials.
As a general rule, any dance form that involves touching or holding another human, does not qualify as an activity that's Ok to resume on May 19th. Period. You must also realize that what BC is authorizing to happen is dance lessons, not parties. Social dancing, one of the most important human activities ever, has been dealt a paradoxical blow by Covid-19. Historically an invaluable source of connection and joy, social dancing became one of the first victims of this globe-trotting microscopic devil, for obvious reasons. In normal times, the closeness provided by social dancing is amazing and very much needed, especially in urban settings like our big cities where there's plenty of human disconnection, but right now in some parts of the world that closeness could put your life in serious jeopardy. Unfortunately, some folks haven't fully grasped the direness of dancing in close proximity and why it had been ordered to stop. If that's your case, let's take a quick pause and allow me to enlighten you a little.
Salsa dancing, where we're constantly holding hands, turning and spinning with a smile from ear to ear, is for coronavirus like getting on a ride at Playland, happily twirling and orbiting around us, till it gets in. Partner dancing Bachata and Merengue poses similar risks. Crotchata, also known as Sensual Bachata, is easy for transmission given the theatrical intensity of every move (the coronavirus absolutely loves that part where the lead grabs the woman's head and shakes it around). Kizomba lends itself for contagion, too, especially when you dance it encephalic-fusion-style (head to head), or the follower does the levitating mermaid move, with every torso contortion bringing about deep exhaling --ask any diaphragm if this is true and they'll confirm it. Let's not even talk about how elated the coronavirus would be to participate in a Rueda dance! Humorous language set aside, these are the reasons why we cannot be teaching social dance lessons based on constant touch at the moment, but don't feel too discouraged dear instructors, for I've also got good news: I'm about to list a few things that as a teacher you could certainly do to get the dancing going. These tips are equally useful for dance students, since they'll need to learn the protocol of the new normal, too.
The idea is to engage in a teaching activity that can guarantee social distancing, and create a plan that clearly and publicly outlines how you're implementing it. What you'll be reading in this blog won't be enough. You have to visit the WorkSafeBC website where they have social distancing guidelines for different industries, but be warned that as of today, I wasn't able to identify instructions specific for dance studios. Anyway, let's first assess our Phase 2 plan from a dance perspective: whatever you teach, it has got to be a dance that can be performed independently, thus guaranteeing no touching and the required 2-meter distance among students. This means that if you've solely focused your teaching on partner dancing until now, you will need to be creative here and find a way to get your students dancing by themselves. It can be done, and it can actually be very, very useful for them. For example: I have conceived a new series of SDC Dance Classes (SDC meaning social-distance-conscious; yep, my contribution to English language). These lessons that I'm shamelessly promoting here are a space where my students will learn things like Salsa Suelta, Dominican Bachata and Cuban Rumba, individually. When eventually life can get back to normal, my students will be able to apply in a partner dance setting everything they'll have learnt in this special course. It is clear that people who teach hip hop, afro, jazz, belly dancing, flamenco and the like don't have to worry about none of these adaptations, since those dances are commonly performed solo. This a challenge for us partner dance teachers, but you can turn it into an opportunity for further learning and growth.
Once you've identified what you'll teach, the next step will be to deliver your lessons applying the social distancing safety measures. Here are some things to look for:
· Find a dance space that allows you to keep everyone sufficiently apart. Ideally, there will be windows and doors constantly open for air flow, and/or a ceiling that's high enough. If you could teach outdoors, that would be even better, but Vancouver's unpredictable weather might affect you, as well as the logistics of sound, location, etc. Outdoors would definitely be a great setting for teaching, though you'll still have to preserve the necessary distancing among people.
· Wherever you teach, post a sign clearly stating the safety protocol you've established.
· Mark the floors with tape indicating the precise spots where everyone will have to dance.
· Possibly, require your students to bring a mask to class, and for sure have them bring their own water.
· Require everyone to wash their hands or sanitize upon entering the studio.
· Provide hand sanitizer as well.
· Require whoever feels unwell, or has been in proximity with someone ill, to not attend class.
· Teach 2 meters apart from your students.
These are just some ideas. Bear in mind that we're looking at a new, unfamiliar protocol for human interaction. Getting used to it will require an empirical component where awkward situations will inevitably arise. Let's just keep a positive, understanding, and supportive attitude throughout, for our collective good. Please, refer to the WorkSafeBc link above for more tips on what you can do to implement social distancing in your dance class.
All the safety measures I've listed might seem like a lot of work, but we should embrace them with optimism because they simply mean WE CAN DANCE AGAIN. The main obstacle we'll have to collectively overcome in resuming our healthy dancing life, is fear. While some people can't wait to bust a move, others will be fearful to engage, and that's just the way it is when society has been shocked by a life-altering event like covid-19. Fortunately, we live in a part of Canada that has experienced tremendous success as containing the spread, and for that I'm immensely grateful. I'm glad our health authorities have allowed an opening for those who want to recover their well-being in the form of dancing and fitness, even if that has to happen with logical, necessary limitations. As dance instructors, let's contribute to the new normal in the most responsible way, so that we're not deprived from dancing again.
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Vote by Mail is a Way to Ensure the Disability Community is Included in the Next Election
With the election quickly approaching in November, policymakers have proposed expanding vote by mail as a way to protect the health of voters and poll workers during COVID-19.
Voting by mail distributes ballots to voters before election day. States give voters a window during which they are required to mail back their ballot to an election office or drop it off at a designated location in order to be counted in the election. Voting by mail eliminates the need for voters to visit in-person polling stations and permits them to vote from the safety of their homes. But for all its convenience, voting by mail is not always a solution.
In fact, many people with disabilities rely on in-person voting accessibility features to guarantee their right to a secure, private, and independent vote. There is not a universal solution when developing a voting system that can meet the needs of the entire disability community. Accommodations for one disability will not necessarily work for another. And in some cases accommodations for one person can actually be an obstacle for another.
The Center for Disability Leadership is heading an initiative to encourage individuals and disability organizations to lead a small group in a two-part meeting process to help people request an absentee ballot and then fill it out and send it back in.
Check out this self-advocates toolkit to help individuals with disabilities in your community vote this November.


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— by George Cassidy Payne
1. To symbolically apologize to every woman who he has demeaned, intimidated, forcibly touched, and silenced.
2. To block some of the sound vibrations coming from his mouth, so the world can hear a little less rambling and vitriol.
3. Because migrants — many of whom were traveling with their children — had to wear something over their mouths, after he sanctioned U.S. border agents to fire tear gas at them near the U.S.-Mexico border.
4. To remind the citizenry of this nation that American presidents are duly elected by the people. No one is above the law and no one is entitled to infringe upon the human and Constitutional rights of others. By not wearing a mask, Trump is flaunting these inalienable and sacred obligations and putting other people's life, liberty and pursuit of happiness at risk.
5. To follow his own administration's guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging all Americans — even people who feel healthy — to wear cloth face masks or homemade face coverings in public when 6-feet social distancing is difficult to maintain.
6. To represent those women in predominantly fundamentalist Islamic communities, who do not have a choice whether to wear burkas or hijabs. As someone who has cried out against the evils perpetrated by "radical Islam", Trump is missing an opportunity to act in solidarity with the oppressed.
7. Because the president is an uncanny marketer who can turn almost any product into a vehicle for his family's brand. Why not wear a MAGA mask? He says it is because a mask will make him look stupid, but he must know how stupid he looks wearing a cheap red, sometimes made in China hat. What's the difference? Why not politically capitalize on a fashion trend that the vast majority of Americans are already acquiring and displaying whenever they leave their homes?8. As the most influential person in the free world, Trump can change behavior on a massive scale. If the President wants to stop the spread of COVID-19 and open the country again, he should use every tactic in the pandemic playbook. In other words, by not wearing a mask, the President is sending mixed signals to his most avid supporters, thus confusing them and leaving thousands if not millions of people wondering what to do about their own safety. If Trump's followers would simply wear them, that would likely advance the goal of normalizing society. (I realize that not every person who goes without a mask is a supporter of the President.)
9. From Adam West and Burt Ward in Batman to firefighters during 9/11 to the medical workers on the front lines today, wearing a mask has been and continues to be associated with heroism. For whatever reasons (no doubt motivated by envy and vanity), the President is missing a chance to identify with the most popular people in America right now-our public health workers.
10. Do we need to see more of Donald J. Trump?
Long Before the Coronavirus, Anthropologist Edward T. Hall Researched the Phenomenon of Social Distancing


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Imagine gathering 32 family and friends for a luxurious West Mediterranean yacht charter and, in addition, enjoy a 20% discount… well, now this dream can become a reality! The 69m Austal super yacht SALUZI has announced this excellent rate reduction, on all May and June weeks, cruising the South of France, Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. The yacht was launched in 2003 and refitted in 2014, she has a total of 16 guest cabins and a crew of 32. Her interior design is the work of Luiz de Basto.
The interiors are modern and chic, with different themes throughout, bringing a bespoke ambience to each space. For socializing indoors, the main salon offers a vibrant lounge with formal dining on either side. On this same level forward, there are 8 VIP and deluxe suites.
Moving to the upper deck, there is a generous lounge offering opposing sofas, entertaining areas with games facilities, as well as 6 VIP staterooms, followed by a gym and wellness spa. On the top interior level, there are 2 master cabins, featuring large en-suites, and private balconies, sure to impress the most discerning of charter guests. Aft on this deck is a good-sized salon lounge.
Austal yacht SALUZI has a vast exterior living, over 4 decks. Dine alfresco on the shaded main deck, where there is plenty of seating and direct access to the swim platform. The upper deck lends itself to a more relaxed feel, with sunning, seating and tables, perfect for sunset cocktails.
On the bridge deck, the 2 master staterooms can enjoy their own private space, complete with an outdoor lounge. A generous sundeck completes the outside living arrangement, with 2 jacuzzies, ample sun pads, chaise loungers, sitting areas and even an open-air cinema, to be enjoyed under the stars.
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THIS THEMATIC ISSUE IS THE RESULT OF THE INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT of the Department of Social Sciences (DCS), the Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health (Ensp), the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), in partnership with the Brazilian Center for Health Studies (Cebes), aiming at scientific dissemination.
The issue addresses in a multidisciplinary perspective a range of topics of interest in the field of social sciences applied to health. Returning to the original assumption of the collective health project, the articles and essays gathered here incorporate 'in their creation, their thinking, and their performing' the different points of view of the various human and social sciences, and the field of health. In this sense, we valued the reading of comprehensive problems in which different types of knowledge could explore, from a diverse analytical angle, the intersections and boundaries of disciplinary formations11 Birman J. A interdisciplinaridade da saúde coletiva. Physis. 1996; 6(1-2):7-13.. This choice made it possible for a wide range of themes to be placed on the agenda for reflection and debate under the 'Social sciences and public health: dialogues' thematic umbrella.
The main feature that marks the project of this publication in relation to the usual pattern of thematic numbers is the choice for non-normative reading on relevant issues in the social sciences, public health, and related areas of public policy. Despite the explicit orientation for democratic values and the defense of civic rights, most articles do not decline from the critical reflection on the possibilities, contradictions, and impasses that are present in the contemporary Brazilian social experience and State intervention in the field of health.
Finally, it is worth noting the plurality of formats of scientific publication contemplated in this issue, especially the presence of a large number of papers in the form of essays and multiple variants of the Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion (IMRAD) model. It is necessary to recognize, in the editorial orientation of the journal 'Saúde em Debate', the crucial opening for articles with alternative formatting to the standardization prevalent in biomedical journals. We consider that the IMRAD model is not the only one suitable for the dissemination of knowledge from other sciences, even though it is also dominant in national public health journals. We hope that reading the papers gathered here will inspire new editorial projects that promote the diversity and plurality of approaches and scientific perspectives.
- *Orcid (Open Researcher and Contributor ID).
- 1Birman J. A interdisciplinaridade da saúde coletiva. Physis. 1996; 6(1-2):7-13.
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13 July 2020
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Dorothy and ruby red shoes aside, the Midwestern US state is famous for its sprawling fields of corn, close-knit farming communities, green rolling hills, tallgrass prairies, scary tornadoes, and Dodge City the famous frontier town.
Yes, Wizard of Oz immortalized Kansas but it's also had some other great mentions over the years, it was the childhood home of Clark Kent (aka Superman), it provided the backdrop for the award-winning Little House on the Prairie series and even travel writer Bill Bryson called it "the most quintessential of American states."
From my time spent exploring this wonderful state, here are the best and most beautiful places to visit in Kansas…
1. Kansas City – a bustling city packed with urban adventures
Kansas City is the third-largest city in the state of Kansas of the Wyandotte County. The Kansas State Capitol or the Kansas Statehouse located in the city of Topeka has been serving the Kansas Capitol since 1861.
The distinctive copper dome is a prominent feature of this impressive public monument.
To view some of the city's best public art, visit the Kansas Avenue of Murals in the historic downtown of Kansas City and the iconic John Brown Statue.
Satisfy your inner history buff at the Legends Outlets to find out more about the famous members of Kansas City and explore the stunning exhibits.
2. Grinter's Sunflower Farm – one of the most stunning places to visit in Kansas
A phenomenal destination in Leavenworth County, Ted and Kris's Grinter's Sunflower Farm is known for its grandeur of beautiful sunflower fields. Far in the eastern part of the state, the Grinter's sunflower farm is a major agritourism attraction.
Walk and see the stunning sunflowers in the glorious yellow fields to admire the natural beauty.
A great place for photographers, the combination of sunshine and charming sunflowers makes for captivating portraits & worth the drive.
3. Monument Rocks – A little wonder of western Kansas!
One of the eight natural wonders of Kansas, the Monument Rocks or Chalk Pyramids is a series of rock outcroppings located in Gove County.
Rich in fossils, the chunky geological formations were the first landmark to be chosen as a National Natural Landmark.
The towering formations standing up to 70 feet were once a floor of an inland sea some 80 million years ago. The unique shape has been given names such as "the Eye of the Needle" and "Charlie the Dog" for marveling formations.
Enjoy the quiet beauty and the unusual shapes for a lifetime memory.
4. Castle Rock – a rock labyrinth in the prairies and one of the best places to explore in Kansas
Another awesome geological formation located near Quinter is Castle Rock. The ancient limestone formations together with the Monument Rocks jointly form the natural wonders of Kansas.
As you drive through the quaint countryside and pastures, the giant limestone and shale formation stand tall welcoming you.
Carved by water, wind, and environmental forces, Castle Rock contains high levels of fossils. The formations and the nearby badlands provide further opportunities for exploring the state park. For geology nerds, the tall arches, sweeping plateaus are a sight to behold.
5. Prairie Dog State Park – one of the best state parks to explore in Kansas especially if you love wildlife
Nestled around the Keith Sebelius Lake in Norton County, the Prairie Dog State Park is a surprising place to experience the shortgrass prairies of western Kansas. Unlike its name, the prairie dogs are native rodents burrowing in the mounds.
Occupying an expansive area of 1,150 acres along the shores of Keith Sebelius Reservoir, the park preserves the last remaining adobe house in Kansas.
Take a short nature trail or explore the vintage buildings, the park offers sensational views of the beautiful ecosystem.
6. Konza Prairie – a beauty spot to visit in Kansas
A natural preserve of native tallgrass prairie located in the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas, the Konza Prairie Biological Station is home to the largest remaining unplowed prairie of North America.
Stretching over 3,847 hectares, the preserve is located south of Manhattan. Jointly owned by the Nature Conservancy and the Kansas State University, the Konza Prairie serves as a research station and prairie conservation.
A grassland with steep-slopes, shrubs, and forests with dominant tall grass, the Konza ecosystem is a lovely place to hike and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
7. Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park – a pristine natural beauty with impressive scenic views
Kansas's largest Niobrara Chalk formations, the Little Jerusalem Badlands state park was established in 2018. A mammoth treasure in the valley between Scott City and Oakley, the Nature Conservancy protects and preserves the fragile formations.
Extending over 330 acres, the Little Jerusalem in Logan County lets visitors enamor by the unique history.
Connecting people with the wonders of the prairies, the chalk badlands provide vital habitats to many plants and wildlife. Fossils of native amphibians and reptiles dating back 85 million years are said to have been found in these dramatic formations.
Hike along to witness the beauty and colors of this amazing landscape.
8. Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Canton – a stunning gem in the prairie hills of Kansas
Home to one of the few surviving native buffalo herds, the Maxwell Wildlife Refuge near Canton is a perfect place to view the Kansas prairie.
The majestic 2,800 acres wildlife refuge estate was donated by Henry Maxwell in the year 1859 to preserve the midgrass prairie and its wildlife.
Watch the impressive American bison and elk wander from the observation tower or take a tram or horse ride, the refuge is truly a treasure to appreciate the natural ecosystem.
Adjoining the refuge is McPherson State Fishing Lake which is also great for camping.
9. The Flint Hills – one of the most naturally beautiful places to visit in Eastern Kansas
A unique ecosystem of east-central Kansas, the Flint Hills nurtures some of the largest tallgrass prairie left in the world. Also known by the names Bluestem Pastures or Blue Stem Hills, the Flint Hills extend from Kansas to Oklahoma covering an area of four million acres.
Formed by the erosion of limestone and shale, the Flint Hills ecoregion is a designated distinct landscape.
With rolling landscape and endless open land, the deep-rooted prairie grass provide amazing vistas for those seeking solitude. Extending at a height as much as 10 feet, the best place to experience the Flint Hills is the Konza Prairie and the Kansas Prairie Preserve.
10. Lake Shawnee – a great attraction for family excursions in Topeka
Unarguably the top traveling destination for visitors in the capital city, Lake Shawnee was established in 1939. A perfect place to relax and rewind, Lake Shawnee is full of picture-perfect scenery and recreational activities.
Ride on the waters with canoes and kayaks or explore foot trails with beautiful gardens and campgrounds, Lake Shawnee is a fun experience on both land and water.
Probably the best thing to do in Kansas, the picturesque setting and family-friendly events makes this ever-evolving lake a perfect place to take a break & enjoy the outdoor escapes.
11. Lake Scott State Park – a mesmerizing oasis in western Kansas
A few miles to the north of Scott City is a destination recognized among the top natural sites of America. Tucked in the beautiful Ladder Creek Canyon, the Lake Scott State Park with its beguiling oasis, rocky bluffs, fishing lake, and groves.
Home to the only known Indian pueblo in Kansas and North America, the El Cuartejelo ruins is a National Historic Landmark.
Explore the dwelling of the originals settlers, the Steele home, or visit the historic Battle Canyon, this historic and scenic state park full of recreational activities is sure to leave you awestruck.
12. Dodge City – one of the best places to explore in Kansas
Dodge City is the most famous of all America's frontier towns and one of the best places to visit in Kansas. More kitsch and interesting than beautiful but it's still a must-see place in this fascinating state.
Located in Southwest Kansas, visit for a recreated Old West street, gunfight re-enactments, interesting buildings such as Fort Dodge jail, and The Home of Stone Museum which still retains its original 1881 furnishings.
13. Wilson State Park – explore Kansas's beauty with rugged rolling hills
A premier hotspot for enjoying the outdoors, the Wilson state park is located in the heart of the Smoky Hills. The park features a rugged shoreline, scenic cliffs, and rocky outcrops along with pristine waters.
The 945 acres of the park offers an array of activities like hiking, swimming, camping, and much more.
Revered by hikers, the state park provides marvelous trails to get the best views of Kansas prairie and Wilson Reservoir. The adjacent Wilson Wildlife Area is home to native wildlife and migratory birds.
14. Chalk Badlands, Quinter – the striking rock galore of Kansas's badlands
Starkly different from its surrounding, the Chalk Badlands contain the striking rock formations south of Quinter. The huge chalk pillars composed of fossils and sedimentary rocks are the soul of the Chalk Badlands.
The easy hike with a wonderful lookout gets you the best view of the scenic wonder of Kansas amid the quaint pastures.
Out on the Kansas prairies, this phenomenal area with beautiful pillars and canyons is a treat for travelers willing to go the extra mile to appreciate nature's beauty.
15. Kanopolis State Park – Kansas best-kept secret and a great place to explore
The first state park of Kansas, the Kanopolis state park is located in the Smoky Hills region of Kansas covering an area of 22,000 acres. With gorgeous outcrops, clear streams, pedestals, and wildlife, the park offers breathtaking views to enjoy the rugged beauty and stunning vistas.
From the towering Dakota sandstone bluffs to the caves of Horsethief Canyon, the park offers an excellent opportunity for hiking, wildlife viewing, biking, picnicking, and many other recreational activities.
The sprawling lake with a beautiful beach provides excellent opportunities for swimmers. The beautiful scenery and lush-green landscape is a perfect place for a fun-filled family adventure.
16. Gypsum Hills – one of the most stunning attractions to visit in Kansas
The Gypsum Hills is the perfect place to explore in Kansas. It's located north of the Oklahoma border in a region that consists of rolling hills, mesas, canyons and buttes.
This enchanting spot embraces so many activities for all tastes and likes such as hiking, backpacking, bird watching, fishing and so much more! If you don't know what to do you will definitely find something interesting.
Furthermore, visitors will be able to go to art galleries, a drive-in theater and museums. If you are a nature aficionado, then this is your heaven!
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Michael Cowley – writer and photographer
Ever since he was knee-high to a grasshopper Michael has always had an affinity for adventure. Growing up he was lucky enough to live in a handful of exotic far flung locations including Hong Kong, Pakistan, Kenya and Tanzania and since then he's continued seeking out new places and cultures. In his spare time he explores everywhere from the sizzling street markets in Bangkok to random back alleys in Sri Lanka and everything in between! He also has a special fondness for Cohibas, trying all kinds of street food, playing carrom with random strangers, and fine wine – he knows his clarets from his chiantis. He counts Cuba, Amsterdam, Indonesia, Goa, Cambodia and Italy as his favourite destinations. Find Michael on Instagram or Twitter.


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Croatia are the tenth OGAE club to publish their votes from their national members. Each year the various OGAE international clubs vote to see if they can predict the outcome of the Eurovision, and show their preference to songs. These are the votes from Croatia OGAE:
1 point to Australia
2 points to Iceland
3 points to Israel
4 points to F.Y.R. Macedonia
5 points to Finland
6 points to France
7 points to Sweden
8 points to Estonia
10 points to Belgium
12 Points to Italy
Franseco Gabbani with the song Occidentali's Karma for Italy again get the maximum 'douze point', which so far is their eighth in total. Closely followed by Blanche's 'City Lights' for Belgium with 10 points, and then Estonia's Koit Toome and Laura with the song 'Verona' get the 8 points. Iceland too, pick up their first set of marks.
The current top 5 are:
1) Italy 114 points
2) Belgium 85 points
3) Sweden 73 points
4) Estonia 63 points
5) France 62 points
With the Eurovision postcards being filmed, promotions and parties well under way. How will the next OGAE poll change the table? Stay tuned to Eurovoxx to find out.


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Signal Transformer Announces ST and DST Series Low Power Transformers Now UL Recognized as Class 2 Models
Signal Transformer Announces ST and DST Series Low Power Transformers Now UL Recognized as Class 2 Models.
Signal Transformer, a Bel group company (NASDAQ: BELFA and BELFB) and global manufacturer of custom and standard transformers, chokes, inductors, transformers and SMD inductors, announced selected models of the ST and DST Series of high isolation split bobbin, low power transformers, are now recognized by UL as Inherently Limited Class 2 transformers per (UL 5085-3) and now incorporate a UL 1446 Class F 155.0C Insulation System. The ST and DST Series utilize split bobbin construction, providing superior isolation and low capacitive coupling, as well as a rigid pin construction for easier board insertion and higher reliability.
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