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Enquiries should be the first point of contact. Team contact details below:
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3428
Fax: +44(0)115 936 3261
Email Prof Jonathan Chambers
Jonathan Chambers received his B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Bristol in 1996, his M.Sc. in Industrial Rocks and Minerals from the University of Leicester in 1997, and his Ph.D. in Applied Geophysics from the University of Sheffield in 2001. After joining BGS in 2000 he has worked as a near surface geophysicist and geologist. His research has been focussed on the development of electrical imaging techniques (including self-potential, induced polarisation, and electrical resistivity tomography)and their application to geological, hydrogeological, environmental and engineering problems. He has recently managed projects concerned with the development of 3D electrical imaging for sand and gravel deposit evaluation; his current areas of research include the geophysical monitoring of landslides and the time-lapse electrical imaging of contaminant migration in unconsolidated materials. He has published more than 40 journal and conference papers. He is a fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Chartered Geologist, and is an active member of SEG and EAGE.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3374
Fax: +44 (0)115 936 3261
Email Mr Philip Meldrum
Philip Meldrum graduated with a B.Eng (Hons), Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in 1987 from Nottingham Trent University. He joined BGS the same year, and has over 20 years experience of designing novel instrumentation systems for environmental and engineering geophysical applications. He led the design and development of the ALERT and capacitively-coupled sensors (CRI) sensor technology and has worked on time- and frequency-domain complex resistivity, induced polarisation, EM and seismic tomography instrumentation. His research interests include microprocessor or PC-controlled data acquisition systems, software development and signal processing. He has extensive experience of geophysical survey design, technique development and application. He is a Chartered Physicist, Member of the Institute of Physics, and an Associate member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3416
Fax: +44 (0)115 936 3261
Email Dr Oliver Kuras
Oliver Kuras received a M.Sc. (Dipl.-Phys., 1998) in physics from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany, and a Ph.D. (2003) in environmental geophysics from the University of Nottingham. In 2001 he joined the British Geological Survey as a geophysicist and has since led research projects developing modern near-surface geophysical methodology, including capacitive resistivity imaging (CRI) and automated remote monitoring with electrical tomography (ALERT). His wider research interests include electrical and electromagnetic geophysical techniques, their applications in engineering and the environment, and integrated 3D geospatial modelling and visualisation. He is an active member of SEG, AGU, EAGE, EEGS, DGG, IoP and GeolSoc. He is a member of the Geological Society's Environmental and Industrial Geophysics Group (EIGG) Committee, and currently holds the office of Treasurer.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3086
Fax: +44 (0)115 936 3261
Email Dr Paul Wilkinson
Paul Wilkinson received a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics from the University of Birmingham in 1993 and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Nottingham in 1997. He joined the British Geological Survey in 2004 as a theoretical geophysicist. His research interests include geoelectrical tomography, tomographic image optimisation, adaptive experimental design, geophysical inversion with moving sensors, computer vision techniques for geophysical feature detection and tracking, and petrophysical/hydrogeophysical relationships for geoelectrical to lithological/hydrogeological property translation. He is the author of over 140 journal and conference papers (H-index 20) including publications in Nature, Physical Review Letters, Geophysical Research Letters and Geophysical Journal International. He is a Chartered Physicist, a Member of the Institute of Physics, a Member of the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, and an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University, Ottawa.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3022
Email Mr Russell Swift
Russell Swift gained an MESci (Hons) in Earth Sciences from the University of Manchester in 2014. After graduation, he went on to be employed by the BGS as a Research Geologist/Geophysicist. Russell's research interests include the geotechnical-geophysical relationships of soils, geophysical monitoring of geohazards, and using geology and geophysics to aid sustainable development, together with the humanitarian aspect that can bring. Russell has been involved both in work across the UK and work further afield, in countries such as Turkey, Italy and India, with a particular focus on the geoelectrical monitoring of landslides and infrastructure. Russell is a fellow of the Geological Society of London.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3060
Email Ms Cornelia Inauen
Cornelia Inauen received her B.Sc. in Geography from the University of Bern in 2009 and her M.Sc. with a specialisation in Geophysics from ETH Zürich in 2012. After working three years in consultancy applying near surface geophysics and non-destructive testing to engineering and environmental projects she joined BGS in 2016. Her interests include the application of geoelectrical monitoring for hydrogeological, environmental and engineering problems as well as geophysical modelling and inversion.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3118
Email Mr Mihai Cimpoiasu
I am currently an international student originally from Romania. I am a University of Nottingham student, but also part of the Geophysical Tomography team at British Geological Survey as a PhD student researcher. I am part of STARS CDT, a NERC and BBSRC consortium of 8 organisations who collaborate to offer training to PhD students in soil science. Previously, I graduated from a BSc in Geophysics programme at the University of Edinburgh. Also, I had previous experience of working with Resistivity equipment for acquisition and data imaging as my dissertation project was trying to assess different electrode configurations for the purpose of monitoring the water table position in a field survey and also I was engaged in a summer research project with the University of Edinburgh with the title: "Optimising Controlled Source EM (CSEM) source electrode deployment for maximum current injection".
The project is looking to combine the capabilities of two already developed imaging technologies: geoelectrical imaging and X-ray Computer Tomography. Each technology has its advantages and limitations. The resolution of ERT (Electrical Resistivity Tomography) is limited to a macroscopic scale, whereas X-ray CT can further examine pore scale geometry and observe sensible changes at microscopic level. X-ray is currently limited to obtaining 3D profiles of small samples, but ERT technology has the advantage of being able to take continuous measurements upon larger areas these eventually concluding in a time-lapse modelling of the examined soil. The relation between the two has the potential to improve the quality of hydraulic characterisation of soils which can include: fluid flow dynamics, fluid flow patterns, plant water uptake, root development over time, etc.
Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 534
Email Mr Paul McLachlan
I studied Geology at the University of Edinburgh for my undergraduate degree. This allowed me to experience a diverse range of field work in a variety of places from Holyrood Park in Edinburgh to Qassiarsuk in South Greenland. I also completed industrial and research placements at Blackbourn Geoconsulting, the University of Aberdeen and the British Geological Survey. The research placements involved quantifying fungal hyphae tensile strengths, assessing the wetting behaviour of soils, evaluating soil aggregate stability and characterising the structure of fossil fish skulls. These placements allowed me to explore different areas of Earth and environmental science and were key in my decision to pursue a PhD.
My PhD focusses on the characterising the hydrological and biogeochemical variability of the groundwater-surface water interface using geophysical techniques. The groundwater-surface water interface is the region of unconsolidated sediments in the vicinity of surface water environments. Variability in the interface has a strong control on fluid pathways, biogeochemical cycling. It is important to characterise this heterogeneity as it influences the water quality and ecological health of surface water environments. I have been focusing principally on electromagnetic induction, electrical resistivity monitoring and induced polarisation techniques, to reveal the spatial, temporal and biogeochemical variability of properties and processes in the groundwater-surface water interface.
Rawlins, B G, Turner, G, Wragg, J, McLachlan, P and Lark, R M. 2015. An improved method for measurement of soil aggregate stability using laser granulometry applied at a regional scale. European Journal of Soil Science, 66(3), p.604–614. DOI: 10.1111/ejss.12250
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3040
Email Ms Claudia Petrucci
I was born in Naples, Italy and, because of my origin, I have always been fascinated from geoscience. Therefore, after obtaining my Bachelor degree in Physics at the Universita Federico II, I decided to specialize in Geophysics with a Master degree. I moved to the University of Nottingham and the BGS for my PhD and to expand my knowledge in the sector of exploration geophysics.
The recent advances in the field of cold matter have made possible the realization of new atomic gravity sensors based on quantum interference of cold atoms that promise a sensitivity and a stability never showed before from the classical instruments. Unfortunately, these instruments are still too big and heavy to be easily and routinely used outside the laboratories for geophysical explorations. The current effort is in miniaturizing these sensors and eventually develop integrated atom chips. Inverse and optimization methods can be really helpful both for the design of the components of the sensor and to the study of optimum gravity surveys (in order to obtain data with superior information characteristics). Therefore, my research is focused on two different aspects: the design and optimization of primary components of a quantum gravity sensor (magnetic traps, magnetic optical traps) in which the miniaturization of electric and magnetic potentials is essential to build schemes to actively trap neutral atoms, and the optimization of a survey in terms of positioning of the measurements points on field which doesn't follow the classical acquisition grid scheme exploited in gravity surveys. This kind of study, together with the availability of new quantum gravimeter, could lead to new and more effective data acquisition-procession procedures.
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3057
Email Mr Luke Sibbett
Luke Sibbett graduated with a MSci in Physics in 2015, before beginning his PhD at the British Geological Survey and Nottingham University . In 2014 he undertook a summer research project at Diamond Light Source, using the emitted spectrum of coherent Thz synchrotron radiation to estimate electron bunch lengths. During his Msci project he investigated the use of magnetoencephalography scanner to image magnetised biological material. His current research is interdisciplinary, bringing insights from computer vision into geoelectrical imaging and interpretation, with a focus on the automated processing of timeseries data.
Tel: +44 (0)1524 593 534
Email Mr Michael Tso
Originally from Hong Kong, I have completed a BS degree in geosystems engineering and hydrogeology at the University of Texas at Austin and a MS degree in hydrology at the University of Arizona (both in the USA). I am deeply interested in how to improve the reliability of our hydrological/environmental models and ultimately lead to more informed management and reduced risks of our environment.
Near-surface geophysical methods are versatile tools that can increase temporal and spatial coverage and resolution of geological environments that we cannot directly observe. A challenge that they present, however, is that they are indirect observations of a process (or processes) of interest and all the inferences that lead to a final metric of a phenomenon are subjected to uncertainties. Current practice largely ignores the need of good uncertainty estimates, thereby limiting the utility of geophysics to make environmental decisions. My PhD will focus on better characterisation and quantification of uncertainties in using geophysics to monitor environmental processes, with the goal that such effort can give useful "uncertainty bounds" to decision makers, for example, managers of contaminated sites.
Michael Tso, C-H, Y Zha, T-C. J Yeh, and J-C. Wen 2016. The relative importance of head, flux, and prior information in hydraulic tomography analysis. Water Resources Research, 52(1), p. 3-20. DOI:10.1002/2015WR017191
Tel: +44 (0)115 936 3422
Email Mr Jim Whiteley
I am a postgraduate researcher with the University of Bristol, hosted by the British Geological Survey (BGS) at Keyworth. Having recently returned to studies after working as an engineering geophysicist for six years, my focus is now on the integration of seismic investigation methods into the well-established program of electrical resistivity tomography monitoring currently underway at the BGS. This research focuses on the application of these methods in the monitoring of landslides, with an emphasis on establishing the hydrogeological and geomechanical precursors to slope failure.
I completed an MSc in Applied Environmental Geology from Cardiff University in 2010, and a BSc in Geology from Cardiff University in 2008.


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Traditional, colorful attire for these Provençal dancers who gaily step to the sounds of the tambourins and the 'galoubets' (flutes that are held with one hand). You can see them dance the Farandole or the dance of the Cordelles (ribbons). Each dancer holds a ribbon that is attached to the top of a pole; the ribbon is braided as the dancers turn around the pole and when they reverse their dance, the braid comes undone.


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Strengthening BQ's commitment to photography with sensors for snapping in low-light environments.
Including a 3100 mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0.
Integrating a Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 626 Octa Core A53 2.2 GHz high-power efficient processor.
Madrid, 14 March 2016 – today BQ presented its new smartphones, Aquaris X and Aquaris X Pro. This new range, which will be available on the market in May, confirms the company's commitment to photography using Spanish technology that stands out for its efficiency and range.
A clear commitment to photography
The Aquaris X5 Plus was a turning point for cameras in mid-range smartphones. With the Aquaris X family, BQ wants to completely revolutionise the concept of photography in this price range.
One of the company's distinguishing features is its camera app, redesigned to optimise its performance and efficiency. New features have been added, like Multi-Image Processing Image and instant snap by ZSL: this combination results in sharper pictures with less noise and higher quality in low-light conditions.
Another strong point is their sensors. Aquaris X Pro includes the innovative Samsung 2L7 sensor, designed for low-light photography. The results are spectacular thanks to the combination of its 12 MP Dual Pixel with a focal point of f/1.8 (with which the sensor captures 33% more light than with f/2.0 opening sensors) and pixel size of 1.4 um. Thanks to its DUAL PD phase-detection focusing technology or Dual PhotoDiode, all the pixels of the sensor work like phase detectors, offering greater stability when focusing. BQ continues to confide in the Sony iMX298 sensor for its Aquaris X.
Both include Dual Tone Flash, 4K video recording, Vidhance video stabilisation (providing unprecedented stabilisation and reduced power consumption), slow motion, manual mode with countless parameters or panoramic mode, amongst other features. With respect to the front camera, it comes with a Samsung IMX219 sensor with 8 MP and includes a front flash that provides impeccable selfies with its Selfie Indicator function.
Natural evolution of the design
The new materials and finish are the main protagonists in the design of this range, keeping the look and feel of the X family smartphones (Aquaris X5 and Aquaris X5 Plus). The 3D crystal makes the back of the Aquaris X Pro shine, whilst the polycarbonate with a coating from the Swedish company Beckers has been used once again in the Aquaris X. The fingerprint sensor is completely integrated into the back of these devices, allowing for quick and intuitive use.
The screen subtly blends into the metallic frame, with continuous lines and rounded edges thanks to the 2.5D glass improving ergonomics and user experience. Worthy of note is its 5.2" screen with FHD resolution and Quantum Colour + technology capable of reproducing more than 16.5 million colours with a brightness of up to 650 nits.
Battery duration and performance go hand-in-hand
BQ is synonymous with battery life, particularly in this new range that comes with a 3100 mAh battery and includes, for the very first time, the Quick Charge 3.0 function and a USB type-C connector.
To optimise battery life, it includes the new Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 626 Octa Core 2.2 GHz processor known for its high energy efficiency. Thanks to its 14nm architecture and the Cortex-A53 cores, consumption has been reduced by more than 68% (compared to other processors in the same range).
BQ has upgraded the Qualcomm SoC with the Qualcomm® AdrenoTM 506 GPU and incorporated 3GB of RAM into the Aquaris X model and 4GB of RAM into the X Pro. In addition, it will go on sale with the latest 64-bit Android (7.1.1) operating system in its purest form.
A terminal that takes care of special details
In the sound arena, worthy of note is the absolute clarity and power of the speaker thanks to NXP's TFA9896 smart amplifier. Another breakthrough is the headphones: both devices are HiFi quality, with a maximum distortion level of 0.006% in the Aquaris X and less than 0.002% in the Aquaris X Pro. Used in professional audio equipment, the ESS9118 amplifier and converter has been chosen for the Aquaris X Pro. It delivers a vibrant, clear and rich sound to the headphones. So that you can enjoy sound wirelessly over Bluetooth, as a first, BQ has included the aptX ™ Audio Codec which reduces latency and quality loss typical in traditional codecs.
With respect to connectivity, they are compatible with 4G networks and include NFC, Dual Band WiFi (2.4/5 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.2. In addition, they come with the new Galileo navigation system as well as GPS and Glonass.
The Aquaris X Pro will be available in two colours: Midnight Black and Glaze White; and two configurations: 64GB (€369.90) and 128GB (€409.90). The Aquaris X comes in Mineral Black and Pearl Rose with 32GB (€289.90). The Aquaris X will be on sale the first week of May and Aquaris X Pro the first week of June, through the established distributor network or from BQ's online store.


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Attention Fresh Ex-Yahoo employees or future Ex Yahoo employees.
I am looking for product and engineering startup employees for my upcoming startup. This is a pure startup opportunity in Palo Alto. I've been working on this new opportunity with my wife Linda.
Consider this an open call for Yahoo entrepreneurs who know social networks and social graph technology: I'm looking for product managers and engineers for my new social advertising startup.
For more information read through some of the posts here at Furrier.org
I also posted on Techcrunch comments as well.
I saw Susan Mernit at the Yahoo campus today while I was attending the SDForum Social Graph Search Developer Event. She was bummed. Wait I'd say more stunned. Susan blogged about it here. Susan is a good person who takes pride in her work. It must have been a surprise. Susan: lets get together next week. I'm happy to share with you the months of research on the landscape. Ping me if you need anything.
Another employee named Ryan twittered the layoff. Randy Farmer who I met when Yahoo launched Yahoo 360 (their social network beta) blogged the surprise layoff.
Hello Web 2.0 Real Time Communication. I hope that we can use these same tools for Real Time Collaboration and get people back to doing great work.


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"Two Conservative candidates running in the federal election in Winnipeg ridings are getting support from a Manitoba anti-abortion group — but neither is talking about it.
The Campaign Life Coalition has endorsed Rod Bruinooge, who is seeking re-election in Winnipeg South, and Trevor Kennerd in Winnipeg South Centre." [...]
"Jared Wesley, a political scientist at the University of Manitoba, said the candidates' silence on the matter is not surprising.
Endorsements from groups with controversial causes are difficult for candidates to deal with, especially those in swing ridings like Winnipeg South and Winnipeg South Centre, he said."
How about that. Looks like Campaign Life Coalition is pretty chummy with Bruinooge, whose brother Allan owns KLRVU Research. You know, the company that did the MASSIVE poll... for Campaign Life Coalition. Just a coincidence, I'm sure! What's up with the silent treatment about the endorsement? Inquiring minds and all that! Because after all...
"Shannon Sampert, who teaches political science at the University of Winnipeg, said silence is not acceptable: "If you are pro-life or pro-choice, either way, you should make your intentions clear."
The Campaign Life Coalition's endorsement could lead some women to worry about the Tories' commitment to women's rights, she said.
"Women increasingly are worried about the Unborn Child Act that they were considering — if [Conservative Leader Stephen Harper] gets in as a majority government, I think women within the community in Winnipeg and in Canada in general will be very afraid of what's going to happen to these rights that we fought so hard for.""
No shit Sherlock. Everyone already knows that Rod Bruinooge is a fetus fetishist, so why is he being so coy about the CLC endorsement?
"Neither Bruinooge or Kennerd returned calls from CBC News."


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@NHarm thanks! Looks like wild weather today and tonight in the Midwest!
I will be ready to found my 3rd village in Travian tonight! There shall be much rejoicing in the streets!
finally on a plane in Denver. 1.5 hour delay. Relieved we have a flight home!
landed in Denver, snowing big time, lots of delayed flights, so far ours in ontime
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Euro zone hopes to keep
IMF in Greek bailout: ECB's Coeure
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[October 12, 2016]
(Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers are working to keep the
International Monetary Fund as part of the Greek bailout and to address
concerns about Greek debt sustainability, European Central Bank board
member Benoit Coeure said on Wednesday.
The IMF would give the program credibility and safeguard equal treatment
for Greece, Coeure told the European Parliament committee on economic
affairs, addressing a key point of tension that is still unresolved
after more than a year of talks.
The Fund has so far refused to put money into the bailout, arguing that
the financial targets are unrealistic without major debt relief -- a
proposal repeatedly rejected by Germany, the euro zone's biggest
The ECB, the euro zone's central bank, has also argued for some form of
debt relief but German elections due next autumn are likely to harden
Berlin's stance against the type of debt aid advocated by the Fund.
"There's clear commitment by the Eurogroup to address debt
sustainability issues and we've been part of the institutions to express
... serious concerns about the sustainability of the Greek debt," said
Coeure, who participates in the Eurogroup meetings of euro area finance
"We at the ECB very much believe that the IMF should be on board,"
Coeure said, adding that the ultimate decision whether to grant debt
relief will be made by elected officials.
Sources close to the talks earlier told Reuters that the IMF is
increasingly resigned to European resistance to debt relief and is now
talking about a special advisory status to let it play a role without
providing funding and regular monitoring.
The IMF is set to present a debt sustainability analysis later this year
but has said European demands for a primary budget surplus of 3.5
percent of GDP are unrealistic as reforms by Athens would produce a
surplus of just 1.5 percent.
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Benoit Coeure, executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB),
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also expressed hope that Greece, which is relying on bailout money and has not
issued debt on the market for two years, would test investor appetite next year.
"Frankly you cannot expect much from it in terms of releasing the funding needs
for next year," Coeure said.
"So it's not going to be significant, but if they can test the market, I think
it would be a good thing," he added, stressing that any decision to sell bonds
would have to be made by Greek authorities.
(Reporting by Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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I'm here to say that I am very pleased with the results of Tuesday's election. No surprise, right?
Now, two days after the election, I'm reflecting on my experience with this campaign, and my strong emotional attachment to all aspects of it, right through to today. Just some random observations.
1. I was alarmed by the intensity of my emotions. The projections, the inability to be objective, the way I was eager to vilify the other candidates, and the agitation I felt whenever I saw them or heard them speak. I felt I was caught up in something that was deeply primitive, both in myself, and in the soul of the country. I know I'm not alone in this; people on both sides of the race felt similar things. My emotions were extremely hard to control. I found I had to avoid talking about the campaign, listening to it, or engaging in conversation with anyone I perceived as not on the page with me. I couldn't tolerate dissent. This was very scary to me.
2. I noticed a strong conflict inside myself around the idea of hope. Pendulum swings, all the way from deep cynicism and fear that I would find out my candidate was just another asshole vying for power, to the certainty that we all would live happily ever after, if we could just elect the man.
3. I also noticed a resistance to any real investment. I was content to believe he was the man for the job, and might have even punched someone who disagreed with me, but I was unwilling to volunteer for the campaign, or to give any money. I just could not risk investing, with the potential for failure. Couldn't risk the disappointment. This is irrational as well, illogical and dysfunctional, I admit, but it was there. I simply would not put my money where my mouth was. Go figure. One very valid reason I refused to contribute was that I was offended by the obscene amount of money it requires to get someone elected in this country. This is morally wrong to me. On both sides, nearly a billion dollars spent, and for what? Negative campaign ads, hotel rooms, flights, etc. etc., all the while people are starving and struggling, right here in the US. Very hard to swallow, much less support.
4. The reality of the win is still sinking in. I resist letting myself believe it, or enjoy it. I have to remind myself that the election is over, and that the person I wanted to win actually won. I think at some level I actually believe that what I want, or what I think is right, is not possible. I think I secretly believe that assholes run the world, and there's no justice or goodness to be had. I find I have to remind myself that Obama won, and when I do, I immediately take a breath into my heart, and I feel a moment of happiness, surprise and ease before returning to caution. I still can't quite believe it.
5. I notice the incredulity I feel toward those who honestly believe Obama is evil, and that our country has taken a spiritual turn toward disaster. The syncretism of religion and Republicanism frightens me deeply from a spiritual perspective, and I have a new appreciation for the wisdom of separation between church and state.
6. I feel sad that the whole world is rejoicing, welcoming the news with relief and hope, while a sizeable group of people consisting of Neo-conservatives and the Religious Right are deeply dismayed and afraid.
7. I am honored to be able to witness history in the making. Of course, any election is history in the making, but this one is significant in a more powerful way. I'm happy to have been here.
8. I have a strong sense that our whole civilization is on the cusp of a powerful turn, the likes of which we haven't seen in 500 years. I can't help but feel that many things are changing, above and beyond partisan politics and even world events. We are in the crux of a shift that is impossible to resist, and this election is a small part of that shift, worldwide.
That's probably enough. Feel free to share your personal reactions. No accusations, please.


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I was severely isolated and ostracized by my step mom and the rest of my family from the age of 12 to 25. It was a progressive process but at it's worst, I was forced to sleep on the floor of the garage, never allowed in the house, and never allowed to speak with my brother or sister. There were other aspects of this abuse – such as verbal and physical and financial – and not being able to have a social life (though I did go to school and work.) But now that I'm 32 and have been free of the situation for awhile, the thing that seems to hobble me the most (aside from depression/anxiety) is extreme difficulty with relationships. The longest relationship I've had was a year, and before that, it was 3 or 4 months. I find myself consistently attracted to unavailable people or tempted to settle for people I'm not that attracted to. Either way, it's extremely painful. Usually, when I'm around people who are really attractive to me, I immediately feel hopeless and sad and depressed – and invisible. They never seem to notice me.
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We in the news business like to report on what we've learned, but with all the questions about potential business conflicts with the new president, we're finding out how much we don't know. So, bottom-line for us here, what role will Chicago's Trump Tower play in the legal fight over presidential ethics? WGN Investigates looks at President Trump's Chicago businesses and wound up with more questions than answers.
Trump says that he has no conflict as president. The president says he could actually run his business and the country, but doesn't want to do that. So, because of the appearance of a conflict, Mr. Trump says he's stepping down from managing his more than 400 businesses.
During a recent news conference, he showed off volumes of paperwork, stacks that no one in the media was allowed to read. When reporters raised questions, CNN received a two line statement dated the day before the president's inauguration saying, "I, Donald J. Trump, hereby resign from each and every office and position I hold in the entities listed on Exhibit A hereto. My resignation shall be effective immediately."
At the news conference, then President Elect Trump brought up his attorney to make another promise, that his holdings will be put into a trust.
That promise applies to the Trump Tower in Chicago. Yet when WGN Investigates asked to see the trust records, there was no comment from the Trump organization or the private law firm hired by President Trump.
A lack of information prompted the first lawsuit charging the president with violating the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution prohibiting a foreign gift.
Eugene Kontorovich, a constitution law professor at Northwestern College of Law, believes, in this case, using the Emoluments Clause drafted by America's Founding Fathers is an overreach.
He told WGN, "The argument that these business dealings constitute emoluments on the whole are probably wrong but not crazy. However, this lawsuit is indeed crazy because the plaintiffs have no standing. So in the American system of justice, you can't just sue because you have to be specifically effected by the action."
Attached to President Trump's two-line statement about resigning control of his companies were 17 pages of businesses that he will still own while in office. It includes more than a dozen tied to Chicago. Only one has Mr. Trump's name on the document. The rest go to other businesses with names like TIMH. Dig deeper, TIMH links to Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka. The President says he's not managing it, but still owns it.
That leaves you to decide.
Professor Kontorovich says, "It's important to separate what we think is bad from what we think is unconstitutional because that degrades the role of the constitution into politics."
Under Illinois law, the Trump organization has until November 2017 to update its records, showing new management. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, there is no rule that requires companies like Trump's to list his percentage of ownership. In Illinois we may never know who, if anyone, has invested in the new president's Chicago business.
For now, we wait for the court to weigh in.
However when the court weighs in, the lawsuit filed against President Trump over the constitutional clause also seeks to force him to release his tax returns to better understand his finances.
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United Airlines has announced that Mileage Plus miles will begin expiring after 18 months of inactivity. This is down from 36 months, and matches similar moves by US Airways and Delta (24 months) recently. You can read United's press release by clicking here.
Personally, I am indifferent to the change, and lean towards it being a good thing. It is a frequent flyer program afterall, and if you aren't flying at least once every 18 months, one could wonder just how frequently you are flying, couldn't they?! You don't even need to fly. Any activity in the account will preserve your miles, so use your Mileage Plus Visa, buy some flowers, dine out at certain restaurants or buy groceries. Those are just a few of the ways you can earn miles.
I suspect that this will be the beginning of a trend. I haven't seen any figures lately, but I believe the number of unused miles sitting in frequent flyer accounts is in the trillions. This represents an enormous liability for airlines. These programs have evolved over time to become revenue generating machines for the airlines. They make money by selling miles to all those various entities that offer them as an incentive such as credit card companies. I'll have more to say about frequent flyer programs in the near future, as I believe we are seeing the beginning of a permanent change in the way these programs are operated.


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(Pocket-lint) - Microsoft has given a price tag to the giant touchscreen computer it made for conference rooms.
During a Windows 10 media briefing in January, Microsoft unveiled an 84-inch interactive screen that doubles as a touchscreen computer and 4K TV. Called the Surface Hub, Microsoft said it is part of the company's Perceptive Pixel program and has all manner of control systems with which to interact with it. Multi-touch and pen (stylus) input are both available along with cameras and voice control.
It effectively contains a super powerful Windows 10 PC that also has Wi-Fi and NFC support, and it's probably going to be most used in businesses rather than in homes. Especially when you consider the price tag. The Surface Hub will be available in two display configurations: 55-inch HD for £5,709 and 84-inch 4K for £16,269. It will begin shipping in 24 markets this September, the company has announced.
"The device is designed for anyone to walk up and use, providing an engaging way to share ideas and information. Right from the welcome screen it's easy to start white-boarding, initiate a videoconference or share content," Microsoft explained. "Businesses will be able to draw from a wide variety of Universal Windows apps to put real-time data and business tools at the center of meetings."
The Surface Hub, which can be wall mounted and navigated with your hands, a stylus, or voice, is therefore best suited to conference rooms. Not only can it be used to hold video and audio calls, but it can double as a whiteboard of sorts for taking notes. The device also has motion-sensing cameras and microphones that determine where you are in order to collect quality audio and transmit video.
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Lophura leucomelanos
The Nepal kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos ) is a pheasant which is found from the Himalayas of Nepal thru to western Thailand. The kalij pheasant is the nominate species from Nepal.
Australian birds are reported to be descended from a single shipment and have due to their variability been categorised as Lineated and normal species.
Cock birds are quite variable in colour but are predominately black with blue green glossy plumage. The cock's lower back and rump feathers are distinctly white scalloped. The breast is heavily streaked with grey/white feathers
Hen birds are mottled brown and the individual feathers have pale borders giving a scalloped or scaly appearance. The hen's central tail feathers are brown with the remainder being black. Both sexes have scarlet red bare faces with bone coloured beaks and greyish legs.
Both sexes display crests with the cocks being blue black and more pronounced than the hens which is brown and sparse. Males have a total length of approx. 70 cm and females approx. 55 cm Height is approx. 45 cm
The Nepal Kalij pheasant is related to the Siamese Fire-back pheasant, Swinhoe's pheasant and the Silver pheasant. The Nepal Kalij is known to hybridise with the Silver pheasant. Silver pheasant
Nepal Kalij pheasant numbers have declined in Australia for a number of reasons and the risk of extinction in Australian collections exists if efforts are not made to secure their future.
Captive birds can be effectively housed in enclosures as small 6 m2 floor area provided sufficient cover is provided to accommodate their shy nature and refuge is provided in the form of natural brush as required. Nepal Kalij pheasants are generally secretive by nature, however, individual birds display significant variance in their temperament. Some birds are quite tame in the presence of humans while others become stressed and seek immediate cover. Birds should not feel pressured by close human attention if they are unable to seek refuge where they feel secure. Both male and female Nepals demonstrate excellent camouflage skills considering their colour variance and demonstrate a more relaxed demeanour when provided some cover within their housing.
Cock birds become less secretive at the onset of the breeding season which generally commences in September and may continue thru to early January. During the breeding season, cocks perch in elevated locations, elevating their crest and wing whirring which is part of the ritual courtship display. This display characteristic is common across all of the Lophura pheasant species. Cock birds display confidently and are less intimidated during the courtship period. They may become openly aggressive toward cock birds in adjoining cages irrespective of species. I have not experienced cock bird aggression directed at me, however hens are fearless in defence of their young and will launch an attack if they think their chicks are threatened.
Nepals are reliable parents and will raise young successfully given appropriate and suitable nest locations screened by cover. The hens will use enclosed nest boxes but often create a roughly lined shallow nest scrape secreted by natural brush in earthen floored aviaries. The normal clutch is 7 to 10 off white or cream eggs which may be laid over an extended duration. A laying pause of 4 to 5 days may occur mid clutch. Daily removal of eggs for incubation may result in multiple clutches which may involve indiscriminate depositing of eggs rather than clutch positioning in a nest. Occasionally eggs may be laid from a roost location when eggs are gathered. I have experienced spare unattended hens laying in excess of 30 eggs in the season.
To ensure breeding success and to increase their numbers, remove the first clutch for artificial incubation and remove the first six eggs of the second clutch eggs which are replaced with more common pheasant species eggs. This action allows the hen to raise mostly fostered chicks and some of her own chicks.
Presentation of drinking water in deep containers presents a drowning threat to young pheasant poults.
Nepal Pheasants are readily maintained with pelletised poultry or grain based mash with occasional greens. Micro pellets are convenient and ensure the birds obtain a balanced diet as pheasants can when fed grain based mash become very selective seeking preferred grains and wasting unwanted content. They will opportunistically take insects, spiders, slaters and other live food and readily consume meal worms. Clean water in a shaded location should always be available, particularly during hot weather.
The long term status of Kalij pheasants in Australia is not secure and I appeal fanciers to obtain and maintain a pair of unrelated birds in their collection. It is hoped fanciers ensure viable breeding populations of Kalij Nepal pheasants are maintained in the future. In the absence of that action, the species is destined to follow the path of Siamese Fireback pheasants which are regrettably predicted to become extinct in Australian collections.
If you would like to find some Australian breeders of Kalij Nepal Pheasants, click below:
Nepal Kalij pheasants are low maintenance birds which display individual characteristics. Their behavior traits are appealing to observe and the effort to gain their confidence is rewarding. Kalij Nepal pheasants are vocally subdued and are unlikely to cause disturbance to adjacent neighbors.
The author recently bred a lightly pied cock Kalij pheasant.
Urane, J. (2018).
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The Victory Armor is an enemy in the Castlevania series. He is a knight armed with a greatsword.
The Victory Armor is a particularly strong kind of Sword Knight clad in green armor who carries a greatsword. He tends to perform overhand melee slashes and thrusts.
In some games, destroying him will leave his spirit in the form of a Ghost Swordsman, which will continue the battle with the sword. In other games, he can throw his sword like a spinning boomerang for long ranged attacks.
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
First appearance of the Victory Armor in the series. These enemies can be found in the Clocktower. Once the Victory Armor detects an opponent, he will start pacing back and forth, make a sudden stop and then unleash a quick overhead slash with his greatsword while giving a long step forward. Being hit by this attack will knock the player backward. He will repeat this attack a second time and then culminate with a long thrust forward that covers a great distance.
He is open to attack while he is pacing, but once he stops, it is better to move away from him. Maria's enhanced speed should suffice, while Richter's somersault may prove useful too.
Castlevania: Dracula X
Behaves almost the same as his Rondo of Blood counterpart, albeit being a bit slower. These enemies are encountered in the gallery section of the Courtyard (Stage 5).
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
In the Clock Tower level, the Sword Lords will spawn a Vandal Sword after dying (except for the one found in the Outer Wall).
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
With a redesigned suit of armor, the Victory Armor is the first major, non-boss enemy encountered in the game. Even though he becomes a common type of enemy later on, two Victory Armors stand out as unique, one-time encounters early in the game: one in the Marble Corridor and another in the Shrine of the Apostates. Defeating these two helps Juste in leveling-up quickly, considering the fact that they are found in the early stages of the game.
His most memorable offensive trait is throwing his sword out and having it return in a boomerang-like manner. When defeated, the Victory Armor will petrify and crumble to the ground.
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Hi, can anyone tell what does a perfect 4Th means, or a perfect 5Th, please, I'm really confused whit this intervals thing, and also I'm not sure what does a Diminished 5Th Tritone Augmented 4Th, its so frustrating!! I just really hard for me to get it, or maybe someone can tell me where can i find more information about all this, its all this explained on the Justin's theory book? cause i really want to learn all this stuff, please if someone could help me whit this i would really appreciated.
Here's a great list of intervals and songs (with links!) to remember them by:http://www.earmaster.com/intervalsongs/
Doe, a deer, a female deerRay, a drop of golden sunMe, a name I call myselfFar, a long long way to runSew, a needle pulling threadLa, a note to follow sewTea, I drink with jam and breadThat will bring us back to do...oh oh ohIs this a scale?I've recently begun to remember this song from when I was a kid and started thinking about what it was trying to teach me? Is it simply intervals or is this song trying to teach me how to sing the different notes?For example, is the first line, 'Doe, a deer, a female deer' illustrating how to sing a particular note? Like if I hold the note at the end... dooooooooeeeeee. Am I holding a particular note?And then the next line, 'Ray, a drop of golden sun' teaching me how to sing a different note, like raaaaaaaayyyyyyyy.Then if I want to sing the actual note, I just drop the first letter and I know what the note sounds like. oooooeeeeee and aaaaayyyyy really kind of sound like distinct notes to me, I just don't know what they are.OrAm I way off?


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Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski Tuesday defended the commission's staff report that concluded the proposed $39 billion AT&T-T-Mobile merger was not in the public-interest.
In a press conference following the FCC's December public meeting about AT&T's characterization of the report as an "unsupported piece of advocacy work," Genachowski laughed, and said it was "strong, fact-based work" based on a record of "thousands and thousands" of pages of submissions from various parties and many meetings. "The staff did excellent work," he said.
The chairman said the FCC is always addressing issues on which parties disagree, but its job was to focus on the facts and "make its best judgment about what meets our statutory objectives..."
Genachowski did not comment on why the FCC lowered the so-called spectrum screen -- the amount of a merger's resulting spectrum consolidation in a geographic market that triggers further review -- for the AT&T deal. But he did say all the staffs work was based on the facts and FCC procedures. "We did our work consistent with the statute to focus on facts and run a fair process."
The chairman did not comment on the leak of some of the LightSquared GPS testing data that the National Telecommunications & Information Administration was collecting to make recommendations to the FCC. LightSquared is the company whose conditional FCC approval to deliver a wholesale wireless broadband net is on hold until GPS interference issues are resolved.
He said the FCC's focus is on the engineering and facts of the service, and that LightSquared won't be allowed to proceed until interference and safety issues are addressed. He said he was still awaiting NTIA's recommendation. That won't be coming until sometime next year, an NTIA source indicates, since they have not yet begun the second round of testing on high-precision GPS receivers -- testing on consumer GPS devices and cell-phones was turned over to NTIA Nov. 30.
Genachowski said the FCC would continue to focus its energies on broadband. "We have refocused the agency on broadband, wired and wireless," he said, noting that the National Broadband Plan continued to be the framework for FCC efforts.


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The LG Smart TV platform might be getting a much-needed facelift. LG announced today that it acquired the WebOS mobile operating system from HP, and plans to use it for its Smart TV platform.
Developed in 2009 for Palm smartphones (back before the iOS/Android duopoly was cemented), the WebOS platform was widely praised for its good looks and friendly interface. HP acquired Palm in 2010 and planned to use WebOS as the platform for all of its mobile devices. But few of those devices ever materialized, and since 2011, WebOS has languished.
The LG Smart TV platform is one of the better TV interfaces on the market, but that's faint praise. By turning to a tried-and-true (if under-utilized) operating system, LG could end up with a smart TV platform that users can actually get excited about.
As part of the agreement, LG will get the WebOS "source code, associated documentation, engineering talent, and related websites," as well as "licenses under HP's intellectual property for use with its WebOS products, including patents," according to the joint press release. LG will also "assume stewardship of the open-source projects of Open WebOS and Enyo."
"The open and transparent webOS technology offers a compelling user experience that, when combined with our own technology, will pave the way for future innovations using the latest Web technologies," said Skott Ahn, president and chief technology officer of LG.
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A nonprofit group wants to build 30 new homes for low- to moderate-income people in the same east-side neighborhood that was ravaged by a tornado in 2006.
A nonprofit group wants to build 30 new homes for low- to moderate-income people in the same east-side neighborhood that was ravaged by a tornado in 2006.
The single-family homes, which will range from two to four bedrooms, would be built on vacant lots or lots now occupied by dilapidated houses. All of the homes would be lease-to-own, to instill a sense of ownership and pride in the neighborhood.
"One of the goals is for people to not think of these homes as rental homes," said the Rev. Silas Johnson, head of Nehemiah Expansion Inc. and pastor at Calvary Baptist Church. "We want them to think of them as their homes. That brings a different attitude, a different perspective."
Nehemiah Expansions already has completed 20 houses near Kansas Street and Wheeler Avenue. The new project, which Johnson hopes to start this year, centers on neighborhoods damaged by the March 2006 tornado.
Despite the passage of three years, Johnson said, "The area needs quite a bit more revitalization."
The area where the houses are to be built is roughly bordered by Pope Street to the east, 17th street to the west, Laurel Street to the south and Cook Street to the north.
The overall cost of the project is estimated at $5.6 million, with actual construction costs set at $3.9 million.
Funding sources include a $1 million trust loan from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, a $300,000 grant from the city of Springfield, a $90,000 grant from the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and tax credits through IHDA.
Windsor Homes is the general contractor for the project. The local company was also the general contractor for Nehemiah Expansion's initial 20-house project.
"We've already torn down several houses. We have about three more to go," said Mike Niehaus, president of Windsor Homes.
Ward 2 Ald. Gail Simpson said the area being targeted by Nehemiah definitely needs help.
"Home ownership creates stability in an area," Simpson said. "Once you have home ownership, there will certainly be growth in an area. Without question, what Silas is doing is going to help the area."
Simpson added that when people drive through and see the vacant lots, they might not realize that the neighborhood has the ability to thrive.
"It is a very viable area. And the people who live in the area and want to stay in the area deserve the same quality of life as people in other parts of the city," Simpson said.


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Beautiful, organic, therapeutic grade essential oils are now available to purchase here. I love these and use many of them in my creams. www.mydoterra.com/organicaromatherapy. Over the years I have been asked if I sell good quality essential oils and after much searching I have come across a brand I am happy to associate with and pass on to you.
Sending you beautiful festive vibes.
Much gratitude, munay and ayni to you all
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I discovered the powerful use of essential plant oils after my daughter was born. I have her to thank for redirecting my path and focusing it on professional healing. Now 25years old, she is a great healer herself! I have learned much and am still learning!
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Landholders want SDA scrapped, minister says it is needed
LANDHOLDERS are continuing their battle against the draft Galilee Basin State Development Area (SDA), calling on the State Government to formally reject it.
Yesterday the State Development Infrastructure and Planning Minister Jeff Seeney received a formal resolution on behalf of more than half the landholders in the SDA.
It covers 1.8million hectares across Central Queensland from Alpha to Bowen.
It would allow the government to acquire land for rail lines linking proposed coal mines in the Basin to the Abbot Point Coal Terminal on the Great Barrier Reef near Gladstone.
John Burnett owns a 60,000 hectare property, Frankfield, which will be cut in half by a rail corridor.
The spokesperson for landholders group Corridor to Coast said more than 62 properties were calling for Minister Seeney to withdraw the SDA on the grounds it would destroy their businesses.
"Uncertainty about future land use prevents investment and expansion and damages agricultural productivity," he said.
"The SDA looks after the interests of mining companies while trampling on the rights of landholders, farmers and communities in Central Queensland."
Mr Seeney said the development of the Galilee Basin was critically important to Queensland's economic future.
"Galilee Basin mines will create the next wave of resource sector employment in Queensland with the potential for these mines to create 28,000 jobs for Queenslanders.
"In saying that, this government is absolutely committed to reducing the impact of proposed rail lines on landholders and the environment.
"Environmental Impact Statements and the detailed design of rail line proposals must comprehensively address any predicted flooding impacts and demonstrate that the design of their projects will minimise impacts on overland water flow."
Public comment on the proposal is currently under consideration by the Mr Seeney's office, which is set to make a decision towards the end of this month.


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Fans have been anxiously waiting for the completion of the Disney-Fox deal ever since it was announced to be pushing through last December. When it was announced, a small portion of the fandom believed the effects would take place immediately; they were ready to see the X-Men and Fantastic Four appear in Avengers: Infinity War. But given the massive complications surrounding the deal, this clearly wasn't the case (an estimated 12-to-18-month waiting period was brought up). Now, we have a clear finalization date for the deal: summer 2019, a little over a year from now.
What does this mean for future Fox-MCU prospects? If you ask me, it's been in the same predicament since the deal was announced. We won't see any of them X-Men and Fantastic Four cross paths with Captain America until 2020 and this report confirms it. It's a long wait for the deal to close and a longer one to see a Fox-MCU film come to fruition. But hey, at least it's going to happen!
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I typically do not like driving games, I like them Mario Karts, F-Zero, Motorstorm, Excite Bike and Excite Truck (still not sure about Excitebots). I even liked Need for Speed Prostreet despite all the hate out there for it. My favorite Driving game of all is Crazy Taxi; it's not a racing game but that maybe the reason I like it so much. I like Crazy Taxi so much I bought a Dreamcast to play it because that probably would have been cheaper for me.
What does that have to do with Burnout Paradise? Burnout is extremely fun, but more so is perfect example of how to support a game. They have practically adopted the Valve protocol for Burnout Paradise. There are so many add-ons to this game, most of which are free. New vehicles, new vehicle types, and coming soon is a new area (an entire island built for performing stunts) and new mode called Cops and Robbers.
For a game that came out in January of 2008 the fact that they are still supporting is impressive. Where some new iterations of franchises come out every year. Burnout Paradise is still getting new content, it's becoming more that just a game, going beyond the franchise, and becoming a genre of it's own. What are the possibilities of this kind of game support?
For one you keep people coming back to your game if they even leave it. Team Fortress, a Valve game, came out originally in October of 2007 and there is still official releases of new content for it.
You are able to keep your online player base together. Need for Speed Prostreet had a great online system, they were supporting new car updates, new courses, and having tournaments, but rather then expanding upon an existing audience and possibly bringing in the people that may have not liked Prostreet initially by maybe adding and "open world" area for people to drive around, or adding a Cops and Robbers mode they release Need for Speed Undercover which seems to be even less popular and has further hurt the series. The same thing is happening with Madden, Call of Duties, and will likely happen to Little Big Planet when Little Big Planet 2 comes out.
Best of all a constant flow of new content gives the ability to reinvent the game. Burnout Paradise has already altered the physics of the game to compensate for the rocket car, and who knows how much the Cops and Robber will deviate from the existing game play. What would stop Criterion from making an add-on that throws pedestrians on the sidewalks and adds a Crazy Taxi mode into game? I guess Sega would, but then again it could be called something different.


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Yesterday I visited Pendeford High School in Wolverhampton to deliver a presentation to the lovely AS students. This was partly inspired by the ever-cheerful and proactive Nicky Ball at Screen Yorkshire who gave her time so generously when she described how she made students aware of what it's really like working in the media.
She set me off thinking what I would describe as essential skills and I surprised myself when I realised how low down the list skills and knowledge were. The vital skills on my list were all personal, social and transferable skills.
It's possible I just take knowledge and technical skills for granted as everyone I've ever worked with has them in spades. But what differentiates the ones I want to work with and the ones I consider great, from the ones I don't, is the following:
Be fearless
Work well in a team of strangers
Be flexible
Be open to new experiences
Ask questions
Be a radiator not a drain
Take responsibility for your actions
What makes a bad colleague?
Not getting your hands dirty
Offending others unnecessarily
Being passive aggressive
Being passive
Being aggressive
Not being straight/honest/clear
Being lazy
Being unable to get what you want
They're probably just general life skills for anyone, but they seem to me to make the difference between the successful production team and the unsuccessful.


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Waite Park Amphitheater to Draw 15-20 National Acts Annually
WAITE PARK -- After three years of talking and planning, work on the Waite Park amphitheater is finally ready to begin. The city is transforming an old quarry that was primarily owned by Martin Marrieta into an entertainment site.
City Administrator Shaunna Johnson says it will be done in three phases with the tree removal and excavation work getting done this summer, and construction starting this fall and running through most of next year.
She says when it is done, they plan to draw some household names to the city.
This is what they call a boutique amphitheater. So you'll see some of the up and coming acts or those that are maybe on their way out. It will be a very unique setting. I'd like to see a Beach Boys, or Kid Rock, of some of those kinds of acts.
Johnson says the 15-20 national acts each year will draw 60,000-80,000 visitors to town, which will be a big boost to the local economy.
When we've been doing some rough estimates, this facility has a $10 million economic impact for this region. And that is significant not just for our community but for the region as well. I think it's going to spur other development. I think there's going to be a lot of things that it can do for us.
Johnson says they are working with a management company who will book the national acts for them. Their contract says the company and the city will share in any profits at the end of each year, but if there is a loss that would all be assumed by the management company. She says they have no intention of using property taxes to run it. It is still up in the air in they'll need to hire additional city staff to maintain it.
And, she says beyond the national acts, the potential uses are limitless.
Movies in the park, graduation ceremonies, a corporate sponsored event out here, we could do an international food festival, or yoga, there are all sorts of things.
Johnson says Moorhead and Mankato have similar amphitheaters, and Minneapolis is building one now, but she believes this will be the largest outdoor amphitheater in Minnesota. It is expected to seat between 4,000-5,000 people.
The total cost for the project is expected to be between $10-12 million, with $5 million coming from state bonding money. The rest will come from half-cent sales tax dollars and sponsorships/naming rights.
The trees and the natural surroundings will stay on at least half of the 25-acre site. There will be about 1,200 parking spaces on what will be a grass parking lot.
Johnson says the final name of the amphitheater has not been decided on yet.
If all goes well the first concert will be in the summer of 2020. It will be located south of Highway 23, just south of Luther Honda, on the west end of Waite Park.


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360 Drone (AUV) Video
The Mercury 92 team have been back on the course and filmed the Par 3, 6th Hole in 360° using a Drone (AUV). This is very unique way to view the hole and we are unware of any other club in the North East or Scotland that has this kind of footage!
Check out the video below, and remember, you can pan all around while the video is playing.
Use the settings control (cog icon) to change the quality if experiencing playback issues.
To view the 360 format you will need to use the Chrome Browser, Firefox, Windows Edge
or YouTube APP on tablets and phones. You should see a round control in top left,
on tablets you may have to open full screen in YouTube.
360 Virtual Tour
The club is delighted to launch our 360° Virtual Tour of the course and facilities in partnership with local corporate design and communication company Mercury 92.
Navigate each of the 18 holes from tee to green, the clubhouse and the pro shop by viewing all around in an immersive 360° experience. Use your mouse or the controls provided in the navigation bar along the bottom to pan in all directions and click on the red 'hotspot' links to move to the next 360 position.
If you have a VR headset then try the tour via your mobile phone in VR mode by selecting the 'VR Glasses' icon and following the onscreen instructions.