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 Unmanned war does not come cheap | News | Al Jazeera

Unmanned war does not come cheap

The United States' spending on unmanned aircraft could rise to seven times as much as pre-September 11 levels by next year.

    Demand for the unmanned Predator has risen

    Spending on the planes is expected to total at least $12 billion over the next five years, up from $300 million in 2001, to pay for at least 132 UAVs, including a new version for the navy, updated models for the army and a major effort to solve technical problems.

    Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were heavily used after the February 22 bombing of a mosque in Samarra, Iraq, demonstrating the military's need for vehicles that can drop bombs or hover over targets without risking pilots' lives.

    When Iraq erupted in ethnic violence after the attack on the mosque, UAVs were deployed over trouble spots to monitor where crowds were gathering and whether they were armed or violent.

    Referring to the growing demand for Predator UAVs in Iraq, Dan Goure, defence analyst at the Lexington Institute, said: "Now the revolution has come. And it's going to be explosive over the next few years."

    Crowded in Iraq

    At least 700 UAVs of all shapes and sizes are being used in Iraq, with dozens often jostling for room in the crowded airspace 24 hours a day.

    The US Army controls about 600 of them, mostly the smaller Ravens that soldiers can carry in backpacks and send up for surveillance.

    So far there has been one reported collision of a small UAV and a helicopter in Iraq, according to Major-General Norman Seip, assistant deputy chief of staff for air operations.

    He said no one was injured.

    UAVs in proposed 2007 US budget

    • Six Air Force Global Hawks

    • 26 Air Force  Predators

    • Four Navy Fire Scouts

    • 20 small UAVs for the Army, including the Ravens

    The larger unmanned air force Predators flown remotely by airmen sitting at consoles in a Nevada base have been used to bomb strongholds of fighters in Iraq, and the Pentagon plans to buy an extra 219, along with 35 Global Hawks.

    Goure predicted that spending in 2007 could reach $2.5 billion, although some of it will be hidden because it is classified or buried in other programmes.

    The government buys many different unmanned systems for the military and the intelligence community also buys its own.

    The navy, which has spent comparatively little on unmanned vehicles, is preparing to buy a new helicopter-like UAV called the Fire Scout that can take off and land vertically on ships.

    The technology has changed greatly since the first remote-controlled drones were used to train anti-aircraft gunners during the second world war.

    During the Vietnam war, the air force used jet-powered drones carrying cameras to spy on North Vietnam and China.

    The newer models gained widespread use for the first time in the Kosovo war in 1999.

    SOURCE: Agencies

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 The dolls that defend Palestinian culture | Palestine News | Al Jazeera

The dolls that defend Palestinian culture

Despite having her toy factory raided by Israeli forces, Hilana Abu Sharifeh will not give up on Yasser and Zeina.

    The dolls that defend Palestinian culture
    Yasser resembles the late President Yasser Arafat, while Zeina is the 'Palestinian girl next door' [Courtesy of Rotem Toys]

    Ramallah, occupied West Bank - In the dead of a cold December night, Israeli soldiers came for Yasser.

    They rummaged through the shelves and behind the looms of a darkened factory, searching for the little man, only half a metre tall. They knew he would be easy to spot, wearing his signature black-and-white keffiyeh and olive-coloured military fatigues. Finally, they found him, expressionless and hiding in plain sight, along with a dozen other plush clones.

    The brainchild of Hilana Abu Sharifeh, a 32-year-old mother of four, Yasser is among the dozens of toys she designs and manufactures at her small, Tulkarem-based business. His confiscation, along with about 1,700 other toys, baffles Abu Sharifeh to this day.

    "The soldiers ransacked the whole place, seized fabric and damaged some of the products in the process," she said of the toy factory that her husband first opened in their garage more than two decades ago.

    The plush toys have a signature trademark: They wear clothing made from recycled Palestinian dresses and intricate embroidery [Courtesy of Rotem Toys]

    "They especially went after Yasser, in his military fatigues, and the keffiyeh looms," Abu Sharifeh told Al Jazeera. "They said it's because the toys incited violence. The dolls are meant to reflect our culture and heritage, nothing else. In the case of Yasser, he resembles the late President Yasser Arafat."

    Rotem Toys, named after a plant that grows in the Mediterranean, had just started to pick up steam when Israeli forces raided the factory. Abu Sharifeh had recently re-branded the toy line, which her husband had to discontinue during the second Intifada. With new designs inspired by Palestinian culture, she was about to kick off a fresh line of high-quality dolls.

    The plush toys, made from cotton cloth woven in Hebron, have a signature trademark: They wear clothing made from recycled thobes (traditional Palestinian dresses) and intricate embroidery.

    "I didn't understand why something like a keffiyeh would incite hatred," she said. "For children, these toys are a means to understand and be proud of where they are from. Perhaps the Israelis thought we were selling toys similar to the ones seized a few days prior."

    IN PICTURES: Palestinian learns to make recycled art in prison

    Abu Sharifeh was referring to a shipment of toys confiscated at the Haifa port on December 9. Israeli customs authorities banned the dolls, which sported keffiyehs and clutched stones, from reaching areas administered by the Palestinian Authority (PA). Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely even accused Palestinians of trying "to poison the minds of innocent young children" with the toys.

    In the last quarter of 2015, a new bout of violence erupted, leading to the highest number of casualties since 2005 among West Bank Palestinians, as well as Israeli soldiers, settlers and civilians, according to a recent UN report. Israeli officials blamed the deaths on a Palestinian "culture of hate" bred by incitement.

    Some experts believe that Israel, embarking on its 50th year of occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, no longer tolerates even the most innocuous of Palestinian symbols. The Knesset recently passed an anti-terror law - which applies in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem - that could criminalise flag-waving or slogan-chanting.

    "The moment symbols are connected to anti-colonial practice, they immediately become a threat," said Ala al-Azzeh, a professor of cultural anthropology at Birzeit University. "It's also about controlling the indigenous population - not just physically, but by destroying national identity and collective symbols. The colonial structure is deep enough to go after the seemingly mundane."

    For children, these toys are a means to understand and be proud of where they are from.

    Hilana Abu Sharifeh, owner of Rotem Toys

    In addition to defying Israeli restrictions, Abu Sharifeh is also challenging a trend in the Palestinian territories, where only 19 percent of women participate in the labour force, one of the lowest participation rates in the world. It is a staggering number, considering that female education rates are high, said Ola Awad, president of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.

    "There are very [few] opportunities for women in the limited labour market we have, and there are few incentives for women to join it," Awad said.

    "Israeli checkpoints between the cities and closures make movement unpredictable, affect women's mobility and discourage them from leaving their home," she added. "Couple that with other associated costs, such as daycare for the children, and you can see that the Palestinian woman is paying a high price to work outside of her home."

    To get Rotem Toys back on its feet, Abu Sharifeh's relatives launched an online crowdfunding campaign to replace what was damaged and confiscated in the Israeli army raid. She also took several training courses on production, leadership and commerce, which helped her to go from selling low-cost toys to manufacturing labour-intensive dolls, many with hand-stitched details.

    READ MORE: Museum aims to preserve Palestinian history

    She upgraded the toy line to meet safety standards, using only non-toxic raw materials and discarding any clipped-on or glued accessories, beads, wires or small objects that could be choking hazards. Because Abu Sharifeh does not own a store, she uses Facebook to promote her products, manage sales and deliver toys in many West Bank cities. She is also planning to ship internationally.

    So far, Rotem Toys has sold more than 4,000 dolls, many with removable clothing and accessories that are inspired by different regions and towns in the West Bank. The Zeina collection comprises half of all sales.

    "Zeina is the Palestinian girl next door," Abu Sharifeh explained. "Her jet-black hair is often parted into a braid or a ponytail. Her outfits change, from the traditional, like a thobe, to the modern - a simple T-shirt with an accessory, like a belt or a hair clip, but always with intricate embroidery patterns.

    "By contrast, Yasser only has three outfits: military fatigues, pants and a keffiyeh, or a trifecta of a male thobe [a long tunic or shirt], sirwal [a baggy pair of trousers] and qumbaz [a long coat]. He's also dressed up as Santa during the Christmas holidays."

    Yasser is dressed up as Santa during the Christmas holidays [Courtesy of Rotem Toys]

    These days, Abu Sharifeh is preparing to introduce her products to the United Arab Emirates, Holland and Germany. Exporting the toys using the old design, inspired by Disney and Pixar characters, was not possible because of copyright and quality issues. Similar but higher-quality, cheaper goods from China also made it hard to compete on the global market.

    To offset some of these challenges, Abu Sharifeh registered Zeina and Yasser as a trademark and started designing the toys herself, turning to a niece and a friend who designs jewellery to help sketch out her ideas.

    The factory currently produces 20 toys a day - 10 if hand-made stitching is involved - and employs five people, including three women. Cutting and sewing is done on machines, while wrapping and some of the embroidery is done by hand.

    But keeping Rotem Toys up and running has been a struggle. The costs of operating the factory are high, and Israel's control of border crossings has meant lofty customs fees on the raw materials Abu Sharifeh imports, which are also taxed by the PA.

    "I don't want my target customer to be from the upper class," she said. "But getting taxed by both Israel and the PA drives up the prices." Abu Sharifeh accordingly created a two-tiered pricing system: Toys slated for export will sell for between 100 and 150 shekels ($26-$39), while those sold locally are priced between 75 and 80 shekels ($19-$21).

    "It's a bit more expensive if hand-embroidery is involved or if specific requirements are needed," Abu Sharifeh said. "But at the end of the day, these toys are a small way to support and promote our culture and symbols, which are increasingly facing appropriation."

    SOURCE: Al Jazeera

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 Protests mark water forum in Turkey | News | Al Jazeera

Protests mark water forum in Turkey

Protesters accuse participants of helping firms to promote privatisation.

    The forum will address growing water scarcity, the risk of conflict over water and sanitation for billions [AFP]

    The forum, held every three years, will address growing water scarcity, the risk of conflict as countries squabble over rivers, lakes and aquifers, and how to provide clean water and sanitation to billions of people.

    It has attracted thousands of activists, scientists, entrepreneurs, mayors, parliamentarians and others invited to promote ideas about water management.

    The conference is also a meeting place for companies involved in the multi-billion water industry.

    Between $92.4bn and $148bn dollars are needed annually to build and maintain water supply systems, sanitation and irrigation, according to the third World Water Development Report.

    How this investment is attained and the accountability of corporations in water are among the questions to be discussed at the seven-day conference.

    "Good water law"

    Loic Fauchon, president of the World Water Council, holding the conference said: "[We are] responsible for the aggressions perpetrated against water, responsible for the current climate changes which come on top of the global changes, responsible for the tensions which reduce the availability of freshwater masses so indispensable to the survival of humanity."

    "Mark Smith of the green group, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), said: "In many regions, water scarcity and pollution are increasingly putting human wellbeing at risk."

    In depth

     UN urges action on water policies
    "We have to organise ourselves to use water more sustainably. We need systems for governing water based on a balance of policy and good water law."

    The UN will release a report on Monday warning of the threat to global water supplies from factors including population growth and climate change.

    The world's population, currently more than 6.5 billion, is expected to rise to nine billion by mid-century, placing further demands on water supplies already strained.

    The number of people living under severe water stress is expected to rise to 3.9 billion by 2030, amounting to nearly half the world's population, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said.

    The forum organisers deny they represent any special interest group.

    SOURCE: Agencies

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Wholesale CBD Edibles – A Cannabidiol Guide

Many people prefer cannabidiol edibles over tinctures and versions that are smoked. There are a wide variety of edibles that are available and you’ll love the options that you have. Gummies are one great option and they come in 5mg as well as 10 mg. They also come in sour gummies and hard candies.

How to Use Gummies/Edibles

Edibles and gummies are infused with CBD. They come in 5 and 10 mg dosages that you can eat in lieu of other forms of taking CBD.

Instead of smoking or vaping the product, you eat the product when you need to take a dose.

Eating gummies or edibles is easy and the products appear to be any other product and won’t draw attention to you.

Why Choose Edibles?

There are many times where you’re out in an area that doesn’t allow smoking or you prefer to be discreet. Taking your gummies or other edibles along with you is an ideal way to discreetly take your CBD and resolve your medical concern without having to smoke the CBD.

No one has to know your medical condition but you, an edible may look just like any other snack, only you have to know that it’s treating a medical condition.

Edibles deliver the CBD in either 5 or 10 mg and you can take them with you anywhere discreetly.

Choosing edibles over smoking will deliver the product directly to your digestive system where it will immediately begin to work. Other products may take longer to kick in and work for your medical needs.

How Are Edibles Made?

  • Edibles and gummies are tested to ensure that they are of the highest quality and deliver a pure product.
  • No harsh chemicals are ever used in the making of edibles.
  • All of the gummies are CBD infused, not coated so you can rest assured that you’re getting a real dosage of CBD and not just a coating of it. This makes for a more reliable product and a more reliable dosage.
  • All of the products are completely organic.
  • No pesticides are ever used to grow any of the ingredients in our products.
  • No herbicides are ever used in growing any of our ingredients.

How Edibles Benefit The Body

  1. Edibles deliver the CBD directly to your digestive system and will kick in quickly to help your body with your medical issue.
  2. When CBD oil is smoked or vaped it must first pass through the bloodstream and may take longer to reach the digestive system.
  3. Patients that are too young to smoke or vape the products can usually take an edible.

Useful Information

Gummies are an ideal option when you need the CBD in your system, but prefer not to smoke it.

Since CBD helps many patients with seizures edibles are a great option when you need to get the product into a younger patient or a patient who won’t smoke it or use the oil.

Cannabis is an individualized treatment. Choosing the right product is important to treating a variety of medical conditions.

CBD works well for anxiety, spasms, seizures, depression, and will have to be individualized for each patient. What works well for one patient may not work at all for another. Finding the delicate balance or ratio of CBD and THC is somewhat of an art. Always start with the smallest dose possible and if that doesn’t work after two hours, take another dose.

Often, it takes a combination dose of CBD and THC to have a therapeutic effect. Choosing edibles helps to balance out the amount of CBD and THC that are being taken.

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Allaero Celebrates

Nestled in the Alps close to Lucerne in the shadow of Mount Pilatus is Switzerland’s first, and only, aircraft manufacturer which celebrates its 75th Anniversary today.

Formed in 1939 by the armament company Oerlikon-Bührle Pilatus was deliberately located as far as possible from the borders of the waring nations that surrounded Switzerland. Initially the new company was created to perform maintenance and repairs on Swiss Air Force aircraft. However by 1945 it had developed its own aircraft (the P2 trainer) and became the first and only-Swiss aircraft Manufacturer.

Since then Pilatus has created the famous PC-6 Porter (1959), the PC-9 trainer (which has been developed into the T-6 Texan), the PC-12 and their recently launched PC-24 light jet. Each of these aircraft maintains Pilatus’s reputation for rugged dependable aircraft to operate from the Alps challenging conditions with narrow, winding valleys, variable terrain, changeable wind currents and runaways (where they exist) often requiring steep approaches from one direction only.

To discover more about our Pilatus support please check the website for our stock levels or, alternatively, contact our sales team at

About Allaero

Allaero have provided business aircraft parts for corporate aircraft since 1988. Our rotable exchange pool provides complete support to the Hawker Series, Bombardier Challenger 604-605 and Piaggio Avanti. In addition our dedicated brokering and repair service can assist in sourcing hard to find items as well as repairing customer owned components. We also hold additional stock for the Bell range of helicopters, Challenger 300, Pilatus PC12, Hawker 400XP, Beechcraft Premier and KingAir. All our Business aircraft parts are supplied in accordance with the requirements of EASA, FAA and TCCA and are available 24 hours a day through our AOG service. For more information, or to check our online parts inventory, please visit


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Silas Has A Rare Disorder That Affects His Joints And Muscles, But He Is Proving Doctors Wrong Every Day With His Unbeatable Spirit

October 16, 2017

There are certain people in life that we can always look to for inspiration. This could be anyone -  from a parent who has always been there for us, to a celebrity who is striving to do good in the world. For me, some of the most profound inspiration comes from the smallest of people. Take Silas, for instance. Silas is a tough little four-year-old who is a constant inspiration for everyone who meets him, despite the difficult circumstances he lives with every day.

From the time Silas was born, the little fighter has been dealt blows from all sides. Because of the disease that Silas suffers from, doctors told his parents that he would not survive his time in utero but, miraculously, Silas did just that. Silas' disease affects his muscles and joints, so the doctors were convinced that Silas would not survive past a couple of days, at best. Wrong again! Silas defied the odds and not only lived but began to thrive.

One of the latest diagnoses from doctors is that Silas will never walk under his own power. Silas, however, simply refuses to take any diagnosis to heart, and is currently learning how to walk with the help of physical therapy and specialized wheelchairs. Silas keeps a smile on his face and giggles uncontrollably most days because, in his eyes, there is nothing wrong with him in the slightest.

Silas aspires to be like the superheroes he idolizes. He wants to be as "strong as Batman and Superman combined" and as fast as The Flash. Silas may revere some great comic book characters, but one thing is for certain - Silas, the resilient young fighter, is the true superhero! Watch the video, below, to witness this amazing young man’s fighting spirit, for yourself.

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This Police Officer Did Something Extraordinary When He Got A Call About An Unruly Customer At The Bank. What He Did Next Is What Makes Him A Hero

October 16, 2017

Officer Robert Josett is quite an exceptional police officer and, in my book, stands above the rest. Officer Josett works for Montebello Police Department, which is ten miles outside of Los Angeles. One day, Josett took a call that came into the station, about an unruly customer at the local Bank of America.

When he showed up at the bank, he found a very unhappy 92-year-old man. The man was quite upset because he had tried to withdraw money from his account and had been denied because his ID had recently expired. The bank's policy is that you must have a current ID to do those types of transactions. So you can imagine the frustration the man must have had to not be able to withdraw his funds.

When Officer Josett approached the gentlemen, he did something completely out of the ordinary. Instead of escorting the elderly man out of the bank, he led him to his squad car and drove him to the DMV to get a new ID. After getting the new ID, the officer then drove him back to the bank to resume his original quest. The whole thing was posted on Facebook and went viral. This is what the post said:

“Earlier today, officers responded to the Bank of America in Montebello regarding a patron who was causing a disturbance. Upon the officer’s arrival, he discovered that a 92-year-old man was trying to withdraw money from his account, however, his California identification card was expired. Per the bank's policy, because his identification card was expired, they were unable to fulfill his request. The gentleman was upset and the police were called.”

“Officer Robert Josett decided to take the man to the DMV in town to help him renew his identification card. With the assistance of the DMV, his identification card was renewed and he was taken back to the bank at which time he was able to withdraw money from his account. He thanked Officer Josett and went on his way.”

Officer Josett went above-and-beyond the call of duty. This extraordinary policeman could have done just the minimum but, instead, he saw an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. We love this story so much and we hope you do too!

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FALL 2014

As the trucking industry struggles with fewer veteran drivers and greater freight volumes, more and more fleet owners are turning to automatic transmissions as a way to ease recruitment and reduce downtime.

Allison’s Lou Gilbert made this point in the last edition of ‘Automatic Insights,’ referencing a recent survey by Heavy Duty Trucking: Fleet decision-makers increasingly agree that automatics make recruitment easier and trucks safer. Another 2014 study, by consulting firm Frost and Sullivan, confirmed that fleet managers plan to increase trucks equipped with fully automatic or partially automated transmissions nearly 10 percent in 2015.

At a recent Ride-and-Drive event at Allison Transmission headquarters in Indianapolis, a number of leading fleet professionals put the Allison TC10® transmission to the test against automated manual competitors; their reactions confirm that automatic transmissions are pulling the Class 8 market in a new direction.

“The TC10 was superior to the AMT,” said Mike Turner of Rush Trucking, a 750-truck fleet based in Detroit. “I was impressed by how quickly the TC10 moved through the gears, [while] the AMT lost torque every time it had to shift.”

Colin Owen, Director of Maintenance at Central Freightlines, had similar kudos for the TC10’s performance. Allison’s Continuous Power Technology™ delivers efficient horsepower to the drive wheels for smooth acceleration: “I was impressed by the TC10’s acceleration at launch. I did notice the difference – the [automated manual] UltraShift seemed to lag.”

But Owen, representing a company that provides transportation and distribution services across 49 states, quickly focused on the bottom line. “The more we deliver, the more money we make,” he said. “I do feel like the TC10 would make us more productive.”

“It may make a driver a 23- or 24-stop-a-day guy instead of a 22-stop guy,” agreed Jim Boyd, director of fleet technical services for Southeastern Freight Lines. Boyd also emphasized the immediate impact of fuel economy, a critical issue for the company’s fleet (nearly 2,900 trucks) in this era of high diesel prices.

“We’re hunting for fuel economy,” he said. “And with the TC10 and proper coaching – coaching is still important – drivers can leave the engine in the ‘sweet spot’ longer and save fuel.”

Along with fuel costs, maintenance and downtime are also challenges to the bottom line. Automatic transmissions help operators – especially less experienced drivers – reduce stress on their equipment with seamless shifting, while allowing them to focus more attention on the road.

Keith Stevens is vice president of maintenance for JB Hunt, one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America. With more than 20 years in the industry, Stevens quickly saw the value of the TC10 in fleet performance and longevity.

“The Allison TC10 pulled smoothly, accelerated smoothly – the biggest difference I saw was the acceleration from light to light,” he said. “The UltraShift just labored harder to get into top gear and ran higher RPMs. There was less wear and tear on the shifting pattern on the’ll see less wear and tear on the drivetrain itself.”

As more fleets move towards automatic transmissions, the TC10’s combination of fuel economy, powerful performance and drivability is earning the respect of industry veterans.

“We see the end of the road for manual transmissions – the handwriting is on the wall,” finished Boyd. “And as for the TC10, it’s a big, robustly-built transmission. And with the fuel economy and reduced maintenance that equates to a lower total cost of’ve really got something.”

Attendees to the upcoming American Trucking Association’s 2014 Management Conference (Oct. 4-7, San Diego) can learn more about the TC10 by visiting Booth 1057, or checking out our website.

Can the trucking industry ‘go green’ and still handle 20 percent more freight tonnage over the next decade? Can fleets shrink their carbon footprints without sacrificing productivity in today’s just-in-time economy?

Allison Transmission and Cummins Inc. are finding answers, engineering an ultra-low-carbon powertrain that still delivers seamless power and acceleration. Allison recently introduced an integrated stop-start technology for Project ETHOS, a program created by Cummins to demonstrate the potential for cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in medium-duty commercial vehicles.

Integrated stop-start shuts the engine down when the operator presses the brake pedal and the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The transmission remains in drive during this time and locks the output to help prevent vehicle rollback by using an electric pump to maintain internal hydraulic pressure. As the driver’s foot is lifted from the brake, the system automatically starts the engine to allow acceleration.

A driving demonstration for the Project ETHOS powertrain technology took place on public roads in California during June and July. While the powertrain system and vehicle are for testing and demonstration purposes only, the simultaneous demands for CO2 reductions and fleet productivity point to a promising future for such innovative solutions.

“We pride ourselves on being an industry leader for technological innovations,” said Randall R. Kirk, senior vice president of product engineering for Allison Transmission. “We have utilized stop-start technology in our hybrid systems for many years and have been pleased to apply it to this new powertrain concept in our latest collaboration with Cummins.”

In partnership with the California Energy Commission, Cummins developed an engine that uses E85 (a high-octane blend of ethanol and gasoline) as a fuel to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions significantly. The Cummins ETHOS 2.8L engine is coupled with an Allison 2550 Series fully automatic transmission which utilizes integrated stop-start to cut emissions even further while increasing fuel economy.

“Integrated stop-start is an exciting development that represents the natural evolution of our product technology,” said Kirk. “We are continuously researching solutions to help our end-users reduce their carbon emissions and fuel consumption.”

Allison worked closely with Cummins to integrate the 2550 transmission model for maximum efficiency and drivability. The transmission is equipped with specific hydraulic circulation features to ensure smooth operation during stop-start driving. Additionally, all Allison Automatics provide Continuous Power Technology™ with seamless full-power shifts to deliver horsepower to the drive wheels in the most efficient way. The result is faster acceleration and higher average road speeds, accomplishing more work in less time.

Testing and validation were conducted using test cells and a prototype delivery step van provided by Freightliner Custom Chassis. Valvoline provided NextGen engine oils specifically designed for lower CO2 emissions.

According to Cummins, with more than 1,500 hours accumulated on the ETHOS 2.8L engine over the past 2 1⁄2 years, the technology has proven capable of far exceeding the 50 percent CO2 emission reductions outlined as the project goals.

Earlier this year, Allison introduced FuelSense®, a fuel efficiency package that automatically adapts shift schedules and torque based on load, grade and duty cycle, maximizing transmission efficiency without sacrificing Allison’s superior performance and Continuous Power Technology™.

Navistar, Inc. announced in August that it will offer FuelSense on its medium-duty and vocational International truck models, bringing the latest fuel-saving innovations to a truck manufacturer with more than 110 years in the marketplace.

“With FuelSense, we’ve brought our best thinking to one of the industry’s biggest challenges – how to cut costs without cutting performance, and get the most work out of every drop of fuel,” said Lou Gilbert, director of North American marketing & global brand development for Allison. “We’re excited that Navistar will offer FuelSense and bring these fuel saving features to our customers.”

The industry response to FuelSense has been enthusiastic since its introduction at the NTEA Work Truck Show in March. The system is a welcome solution for fleet owners confronting the reality of diesel prices that have nearly doubled over the last decade, but valuing the advantages of automatic performance – especially in duty cycles that include stop-and-start driving.

“This is a great option for customers who operate in high density city environments or have demanding start and stop duty cycles and seek fuel economy improvements and cost savings,” said Steve Gilligan, vice president, product and vocational marketing, Navistar. “We have seen FuelSense perform well in the International ProStar with the Allison TC10® transmission and we are excited to now include this as an option on our medium-duty and vocational products.”

FuelSense has achieved double-digit fuel savings in initial trials and fleet feedback. Its features include:

  • 5th Generation smart controls, acceleration management and a precision inclinometer;
  • EcoCal shift technology to keep engine speed at the most efficient level;
  • Dynamic Shift Sensing to automatically sense when low-engine speed shifts can be made;
    • Neutral at Stop eliminates the load on the engine when the vehicle is stopped to reduce non-productive fuel consumption and reduce emissions; and
    • Acceleration Rate Management relegates engine power to match acceleration curves and control engine torque.

It’s a great time of year for sports fans: As baseball cruises towards the postseason, college football and the NFL are getting underway. In just a few weeks, college hoops teams start practicing and preparing for the annual march towards March.

Above all the action, the Goodyear Blimp is sure to be hovering over the biggest games. Goodyear has been in the ‘blimp business’ for nearly 100 years, and providing live aerial coverage of sporting events for around half that time – but the operation of these huge airships (almost three-fourths the length of a football field) brings challenges that ground-based transportation leaders like Mack Truck and Allison Transmission are best equipped to answer.

Blimps can’t be ‘driven’ on the ground like most airplanes, so a major logistical question is how to get the 13,000-pound craft into its hangar after landing. After all, the newest blimps cost an estimated $21 million each, so protecting them from the elements is paramount.

The blimp relies on a custom-built Mack Granite® truck to haul it (connected by the ‘nose’ to a truck-mounted mooring system) from its landing site to the hangar. The 64,000-pound, all-wheel drive 8x8 truck is equipped with a Mack MP8® engine and an Allison automatic transmission, to deliver the pulling power and performance necessary to move its iconic freight.

Allison transmissions are engineered to thrive in even the most demanding jobs – even powering the 32-ton truck that has to haul and maneuver a blimp that itself weighs more than six tons. The versatility of an Allison delivers the necessary horsepower along with the ability to make tight turns and position the blimp in its hangar. In this delicate operation, smooth handling – and no loss of torque at shift – is a must. The automatic operation keeps the driver focused on the movement of his mammoth cargo and allows him to ‘creep’ the blimp into exactly the right space.

“Watching the Goodyear Blimp float across your television during pre-game, it’s easy to lose sight of how massive it really is,” said Lou Gilbert, director of North American marketing & global brand development for Allison. “In a sense, that’s our goal with an Allison transmission: To shift so seamlessly, without power interruptions, that a driver doesn’t even think about how much weight he’s moving – even if it’s a truck and a blimp that combine for nearly 40 tons!”


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These are fantastic!! They had Tom and I in tears!

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It was such privilege to photograph Astrid and Tom’s amazing wedding at Kew Gardens in London, this wedding (and this place) is just beautiful!

Tom and Astrid truly embraced my documentary approach to wedding photography, and I’m so glad they did... the atmosphere during the day was just incredible to photograph.

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From a small synagogue In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the late Rebbe Schneerson impacted the policies of U.S. presidents and politicians, counseled some of our greatest thinkers, and spread his teachings of love and righteousness to the far corners of the world. An ambassador for Jews globally, his role was unprecedented within a fragmented religion, comprised of diverse, often divided, sects. Many Jews-especially those involved in Chabad-believed that the Rebbe was the messiah while he was still alive.

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At a recent work event, I overheard a fellow beauty editor buzzing about a braid she'd gotten at the John Barrett Salon in Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. Turns out they have a dedicated "braid bar" with stylists trained to create the looks. (That's one example of their handiwork, above.) I decided to investigate: I called up and booked an appointment.

When I arrived, my hairstylist—Mahogany Grace—asked me what kind of braid I wanted to get and gave me a flip book of celebrity braids to peruse, noting the most requested styles belonged to Blake Lively, Lauren Conrad, Jennifer Aniston, and Nicole Richie. I decided on a wavy, half-up look with a few small braids woven along my crown. So while she worked, I chatted her up about this "braid bar."

About how long will the braid take?

"Most of our braids take about 15-minutes—it's quick."

When did the braid bar open?

"We started it up on June 13—we noticed braids were on the red carpet and on the runway, and we wanted to specialize in them."

What's the response been like?

"We've been averaging about 150 braids a week," Grace said. [When I was at the salon, I was one of eight women getting the service.]

How much does it cost?

"If you just get a braid, it's $45; if you get a shampoo and a braid, it's $65; and if you get a shampoo, blowout, and a braid, it starts at $120."

Who have been the main clients for the braid bar?

"It's a younger crowd—mainly women in their 20s and 30s; they bring in pictures, and most of them get braids to go away to the beach for the weekend or for weddings or events."

When my hair was finished (that's me, below), the salon owner John Barrett came by to admire it, so of course I had to ask:

Why braids right now?

"We saw them earlier in the season, but we wanted to make sure we were ready [to offer them]. Our stylists knew how to braid, but we had a crash course on the different techniques," he said. "Braids are sexy, hippie-chic, and we updated the look."

Is the braid bar just a summer thing?

"No, we've gotten such an extraordinary reaction we're going to continue it into fall—I think we'll see some more braids on the runways," Barrett predicted.

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Big Shakeout 2018

It wouldnt be the big Shakeout without the School of Adventure, subsidised by the Alpkit Foundation to help you go nice places and try new things.

School of Adventure (SofA) is one of our favourite parts of the Big Shakeout weekend.

Hang on, what’s SofA?

Every year we put on over 1200 SofA course to help you festival-goers go nice places and try new things.

All courses are delivered by qualified instructors from Thornbridge Outdoors, the Alpkit team, or other local and not-so-local organisations.

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Is it for me?

Well, we don’t know – are you a BSO ticket holder who loves doing stuff?

The SofA programme offers a huge range of courses for all ages and ability levels. So, whether you want to build on your skills or try out something new, there should be a SofA course for you!

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Where do I sign up?

SofA Tickets are available on the ticket page (click here). Remember, SofA courses are only available to Big Shakeout Ticket holders. Make sure you have bought your Big Shakeout Festival ticket before you book onto any SofA courses.

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September 2, 2018

Fremantle, WA

Oh hey pretty lady!

If you're here, you might be interested in treating yourself to a boudoir portrait session this winter.

And I'm here to tell you to TREAT YO' SELF.

If you're still on the fence, or maybe thinking "What the heck is boudoir" or "this looks cool, but I don't think it's for me", keep reading!

TL:DR - boudoir is for all women, including you!

Boudoir is not just for tall, slender, busty, bikini models! It's not crafting, smoothing, and fabricating a woman in lacy corsets and high heels that sort of resembles you...but has had all your remarkable features airbrushed out. Boudoir is for capturing every woman and every shape of body and for celebrating all the lines, wrinkles, and curves we own.

A lot of the amazing women I meet book their sessions as a gift to their partner, and their partner is usually STOKED (I mean, who wouldn't be?). If you don't have an SO though, I think that's even better! I believe we women need to be gently reminded that it's okay to love ourselves, and that's what I aim for these boudoir sessions to do.

And lastly, my dear, you deserve to be reminded that you ARE beautiful. You're a stunning, complex being with a wild heart and you're captivating, and I can't wait to capture that!

...So what next?

Location: an epic AirBnB in Freo

Date: September 2, 2018

  • Professional hair & makeup
  • 30 minutes of shooting time
  • Champas & mimosas
  • 10-15 final images
  • Private online gallery & print release

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6 X 6 Linen lay-flat album | +$445

Crystal & rose gold USB drive with images | +$60

Glass keepsake box with prints | +$175

Q: What do I wear?

A: Whatever you're most comfortable in! Whether you go full lingerie or your favourite slouchy sweater, choose something that makes you feel like a million bucks! You also have time for a quick outfit change, so you don't have to feel locked into one!

Q: Do you share my images online?

Your contract will state that all your images remain private unless you specify otherwise, in writing. If you are happy to let me share any of your images, these help me connect with other women in the future, but you have every right to keep them private!

Q: Where is this taking place?

A: I've found an awesome apartment in Fremantle with lots of space and a couple different rooms, one for prep and a separate one for the actual shoot.

Q: Will we shoot full or partial nudity?

A: It's completely up to you! I think the female body is powerful and awesome, but each woman has a different comfort level and that's totally okay. Either way, we'll chat about it before going into the shoot!

Q: Do you Photoshop the final images?

Here's the deal: you are already flawsome and if it's anything that makes you the beautiful package that you are, I leave it. I often edit out blemishes but that's pretty much it!

Win a gift package, from yours truly.

When you book a boudoir mini-session, you'll automatically be entered into a drawing to win a gift package that will include a set of prints from your session, a $50 sleepwear/intimates voucher, dance lessons, and more!

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Girl, I can't wait to meet you. Prepare yourself for some pampering, bubbles, (did someone say donuts too?) and some chilled-out girl time. It's gonna be a blast.

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"New Life At Calvary Biblical Journey to Israel"

June 8 - June 17, 2019
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You are invited on a 10 day journey through the Holy Land that will inspire you and equip you to better understand the life and ministry of Jesus. We’ll visit places we have read about in scripture- like the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem and Bethlehem. With our expert guide, we’ll connect with historic Israel and understand this nation as it is today. Get away from routines and join us for ten exciting and memorable days that will make reading your Bible so much richer than before! Our previous trip to Israel was truly fantastic. Each day was filled with an incredible meaningful experience that instantly connected us to the cherished stories of the Bible. The places visited, the amount of time allowed for experiences, were powerful. The fellowship that was enjoyed was pleasurable and unforgettable. We recommend it! Come and join us on our Trip to the Holy Land, this June 8th to the 17th 2019. We promise that you will be glad that you did!

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A major shift for international taxation of corporations

This Aminews is to inform you about recent trends in international taxation for corporations. In particular, we would like to draw your attention to the “Base Erosion and Profit Shifting” (BEPS) project that is being developed by the OECD and sponsored by the G20.

BEPS refers to tax planning strategies that exploit gaps, mismatches and loopholes in tax rules and tax treaties in order to make profits “disappear” for tax purposes or to shift profits to locations where there is little or no real activity but where the taxes are low, resulting in little or no overall corporate tax being paid. In most of the cases, these tax planning strategies are nevertheless legitimate and hard to combat by jurisdictions.

Fifteen BEPS action plans

The debate over BEPS tax planning strategies has now reached the front pages of the newspapers (i.e. Luxembourg leaks, Apple, Starbucks) and also the agendas of the OECD members and non-OECD countries governments. Upon request of the G20, the OECD published in July 2013 a document identifying the 15 Actions through which these BEPS tax strategies can be tackled. These 15 Action Plans are focused on:

  • Establishing coherence in international taxation;
  • Aligning taxing rights with substance; and
  • Improving transparency

In essence, the BEPS project attempts to align taxation with activity. Companies should be taxed in the country or countries in which the activities take place.

Recommendations to modify domestic law and tax treaties

The outcome of the BEPS projects would be the delivery of recommendations per each of the 15 detailed Action Plans. Part of these recommendations were published in September 2014 while others will be published in September and December 2015.

The BEPS recommendations will be modifications to domestic tax laws of each country or their bilateral tax treaties. Also a multilateral instrument will be developed in order to swiftly implement the tax treaty related BEPS measures in a consistent manner with respect to potentially more than 3,000 tax treaties currently in force.

The G20 endorsed during various recent occasions the BEPS action plans and is pushing all developed countries and also developing countries to participate.  Already 60 countries are participating in the BEPS project.  A list of participating countries can be found at www.OECD.org.

Tax professionals have expressed their concerns regarding the uncertainty of timing and level of implementation of the BEPS recommendations by each of the countries in the foreseeable future.  While there are countries that are already introducing tax reforms in line with BEPS initiatives, other countries may postpone such implementation and / or may only partially implement recommended adjustments.

Impact on many tax planning structures

The implementation of the BEPS recommendations will be a game changer in international taxation. The BEPS project will not only impact the biggest multinational groups such as Apple or Starbucks, it will also affect almost all multinational groups (i.e. groups with entities in more than one jurisdiction).

Holding, royalty and finance structures which lack economic substance and are set up for treaty shopping purposes may be impacted by the recommended introduction of Limitation on Benefits provision (LoB) and/or the Principle Purpose Test in tax treaties.  Hybrid mismatch arrangements and thinly capitalized entities will be combatted.

Transfer pricing structures and the allocation of taxable profits needs to be aligned with economic activities and value creation in the respective countries.  Aggressive structures have to be disclosed and transfer pricing transactions needs to be properly documented and filed to give tax authorities more transparent information.

Amicorp helps you to respond to the new BEPS environment

It is now time to analyze the potential impact of BEPS actions on your structures and implement improvements where needed. In relation to the BEPS project Amicorp can assist you with:

  • Determining which of the BEPS action plans may affect your structure;
  • Improving factual and economic substance and alignment of taxation with economic activities and value creation; and
  • Complying with some of the Transfer Pricing documentation that will be required (i.e. master file, local file, country by country report)

For more information on how to respond to the global BEPS project, and take advantage of Amicorp’s services, please contact your Amicorp Account Manager, Sales Manager or your closest Amicorp office.

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Meteor Activity Outlook for November 19-25, 2011

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During this period the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday November 25th. At that time the moon will lie near the sun and will not be visible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will be a nuisance in the late morning sky but will not inhibit meteor watching. If the moon is above the horizon simple face in a direction in which it lies outside of your field of view. The moon will be less of a problem with each passing night as it approaches the sun. The estimated total hourly rates for evening observers this week is near four as seen from the northern hemisphere and three as seen from the southern hemisphere. For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near fifteen as seen from mid-northern latitudes and twelve from mid-southern latitudes. The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor activity. Morning rates are slightly reduced this week due to moonlight.

The radiant (the area of the sky where meteors appear to shoot from) positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning November 19/20. These positions do not change greatly day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period. Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension (celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further down the list rise later in the night.

The following showers are expected to be active this week:

Remnants from the famous Andromedid (AND) shower, noted for intense storms during the 19th century, may still be seen throughout November. The current position of this large radiant is 01:38 (024) +39. This position lies in central Andromeda, two degrees south of the fourth magnitude star Upsilon Andromedae. The radiant is so diffuse that Andromedid meteors may also be seen coming from Triangulum, extreme northwestern Perseus, and southeastern Cassiopeia as well as Andromeda. Visual activity is expected to be low, but detectable. An inconspicuous maximum occured on November 12. The Andromedid meteors are best seen near 2200 (10pm) LST (Local Standard Time), when the radiant lies on the meridian. At 19km/sec., the average Andromedid will appear as a very slow moving meteor.

The last of the Omicron Eridanids (OER) will be seen this weekend from a radiant located at 04:06 (061) -03. This position lies in northeastern Eridanus, fifteen degrees northwest of the bright zero magnitude star Rigel (Beta Orionis). The radiant is best placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon. Meteors from the Omicron Eridanids strike the atmosphere at 27km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity. Expected rates from this weak shower would be less than one per hour, no matter your location.

The Northern Taurids (NTA) are active from a large radiant centered at 04:22 (066) +24. This position lies in central Taurus, seven degrees north of the bright first magnitude orange star Aldebaran (Alpha Tauri). The radiant is best placed near 0100 LST, when it lies highest above the horizon. Since the radiant is large, Northern Taurid meteors may also appear to come from southwestern Auriga, southeastern Perseus, northwestern Orion, as well as Taurus. Meteors from the Northern Taurids strike the atmosphere at 29km/sec., which would produce meteors of slow velocity. Expected rates would be near two per hour, no matter your location.

The November Orionids (NOO) were recently discovered by Sirko Molau and Jueregen Rendtel by analyzing video data from the IMO network. For years this radiant was lost in the maze of radiants active this time of year. Due to the low activity, visual observers were unable to detect this shower. This shower is active from November 18 through December 9. Maximum activity occurs on November 30. Once you know the radiant in advance, this shower is actually quite noticeable, producing an average of two shower members per hour near maximum. The radiant is currently located at 05:35 (084) +16. This position lies in northern Orion, nine degrees northwest of the orange first magnitude star Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis). These meteors are best seen near 0200 LST when the radiant lies on the meridian and highest above the horizon. At 44 km/sec. the November Orionids produce mostly medium velocity meteors.

The Leonids (LEO) should peak on November 18th. Up to five Leonids an hour may be seen during the morning hours this weekend. Rates will fall as the week progresses. The radiant is currently located at 10:22 (155) +21. This position lies in western Leo only two degrees north of the third magnitude star Algeiba (Gamma Leonis). At 71km/sec., the average Leonid is swift with a high percentage of trains. These meteors are best seen during the last hour before the onset of morning twilight, when the radiant lies highest above the horizon in a dark sky.

As seen from the mid-northern hemisphere (45N) one would expect to see approximately nine sporadic meteors per hour during the last hour before dawn as seen from rural observing sites. Evening rates would be near three per hour. As seen from the mid-southern hemisphere (45S), morning rates would be near five per hour as seen from rural observing sites and two per hour during the evening hours. Locations between these two extremes would see activity between the listed figures. Morning rates are slightly reduced due to moonlight.

The table below presents a condensed version of the expected activity this week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning.

RA (RA in Deg.) DEC Km/Sec Local Standard Time North-South
Andromedids (AND) Nov 12 01:38 (024) +39 19 22:00 <1 – <1 III
Omicron Eridanids (OER) Nov 14 04:06 (061) -03 27 01:00 <1 – <1 IV
Northern Taurids(NTA) Nov 13 04:22 (066) +24 29 01:00 2 – 2 II
November Orionids (NOO) Nov 30 05:35 (084) +16 44 02:00 1 – 1 II
Leonids (LEO) Nov 18 10:22 (155) +21 71 07:00 2 – 3 III

  • Bryan Springborn 7 years ago

    I want to describe a meteor I saw.
    November 21, 18:25 CST
    Neenah, WI (approx N44′ W88′
    Blue-Green Color
    Between 3-5 seconds, straight line, small stutter of light
    Below cloud cieling
    Direction ENE to W
    Temperature ~30′ F
    A few couds barely visible

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  • Paul Malone 7 years ago

    I just witnessed a greenish color fireball west of Medina, TN. The fireball became brighter before going below the treeline and I heard a rumble shortly after. Unsure if rumble came from the sky or the impact on the ground.

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  • April McIntosh 7 years ago

    Saw two meteors. One around 5:40 A.M. SW sky and again 6 A.M. NE Sky. Blue/White going at an angle toward the ground. November 25th 2011

    Kalamazoo MI

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  • Maria D'Oleo 7 years ago

    While camping in Apopka, Florida Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011 at around 1:30 am, I had waited nearly an hour for Orion to appear in a clearing between two trees. Perfect night for sky watching. As the constellation was finally centered between these trees, I heard a soft boom behind and above me. All of a sudden, I saw a huge fireball pass straight above heading SW. It was very radiant; bright yellow and white with a short red tail. It disappeared within 2 or 3 seconds. It was the most beautiful, breathtaking and, as an afterthought, the most frightening celestial sight I’ve ever seen. Definitely the biggest meteor I’ve ever seen in my life. I couldn’t wait to tell my family and friends the next morning.

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A woman inherits a beloved bookstore in this poignant debut about family, forgiveness and a love of reading.

Miranda Brooks grew up in the stacks of her eccentric Uncle Billy’s bookstore, Prospero Books, solving the inventive scavenger hunts he created just for her. But on Miranda’s twelfth birthday, Billy has a mysterious falling-out with her mother, and Miranda doesn’t hear from him again until sixteen years later when she receives unexpected news: Billy has died and left her Prospero Books, which is teetering on bankruptcy—and one final scavenger hunt.

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During the 1980s Farallón was the site of a Panamanian military base that held some of Noriega’s top troops. However, the base was destroyed in 1989 during the U.S. invasion to oust Noriega. Nowadays, it’s one of Panama’s hottest beach destinations.

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Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon denies sexually assaulting fan

Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon has denied a fan's claim that he sexually assaulted her, saying her story is "simply untrue," according to the BBC.

Shereen Hariri said in a Facebook post (which apparently has been deleted) that Le Bon, now 59, was posing for photos and groped her "butt cheek" and began "making his way down my butt to my genitals" during an autograph-signing session at the Los Angeles record store where she worked in 1995.

"I was shocked and completely frozen," she said, noting that she is seeking only an apology from Le Bon.

Hariri, who is now 47 and works as a therapist, said she was "afraid" to speak out in the years after the incident — "If I made a scene, I'd be in the press: The 'Girl Who Accused Simon Le Bon'. I'd probably be fired, rejected, ignored, even hated," she wrote — but had a change of heart after the release of Donald Trump's notorious "grab them by the pussy" tape.

"I decided that time's up. I'm not holding this secret anymore," she wrote in her statement. "I want everyone to know what this man did to me. I hope he comes clean publicly. I hope he make amends to his wife and daughters."

Le Bon responded late Wednesday in a post on the band's Facebook page. "I have read the statement which Ms. Hariri posted yesterday on Facebook about a record signing 23 years ago at Wherehouse in L.A.," he wrote. "The behavior that Ms Hariri has accused me of, would have been just as inappropriate and unacceptable to me then as it is today. But the allegation is simply untrue.

"When Ms. Hariri first contacted me about her claim months ago, I proposed meeting with her in person so I could set the record straight. Instead, she has decided to pursue this publicly. I have always been one who can admit to my mistakes and apologize for my failings. But I cannot apologize for something I did not do."

Hariri's lawyer, Sarah Prescott, claimed that Le Bon pulled out of the meeting. "We were within a hair's breath [sic] to do a sit-down with him," she told the Detroit Free Press.

"He never admitted anything, It was more of, 'I can come and tell you how sorry I am that this happens to women,' " said Prescott. "The stance [from his attorneys] was, 'There were a lot of drugs taken those days. He's not going to remember any particular lady or any particular moment.' "

In a comment on the post, the band's longtime publicist Katy Krassner wrote, "I was also at the in-store event in 1995," she wrote, "and I can tell you that what he is being accused of DID NOT happen. Simon was never out of my sight that entire day, as each of the people on the Duran Duran team were 'assigned' to a band member to help with the record signing. Apart from anything else, as any fan knows, these kinds of events are a whirlwind of quick handshakes and photo calls which literally last a matter of seconds.The idea that he sat there, right next to his band mates, in front of a bunch of cameras, reaching behind him to sexually assault someone that day is simply ludicrous."

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Obamacare: Here Are the Stocks to Watch

A lot of people thought health-care stocks were in trouble because of attacks on Obamacare, or The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, but the battle wages on.

The law would be, or will be, one of Obama's crowning achievements of his presidency, his legacy, if you will. But critics claim, among other things, the health-care overhaul would infringe upon basic constitutional rights and interfere with individual liberties.

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During the court proceedings, questions asked by the Supreme Court justices over the constitutionality of the individual mandate were met by surprisingly weak answers by the lead lawyer of the Obama Administration. Legal analysts were prepared to consider the battle for Obamacare lost.

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But the provision for Obamacare is not dead yet.

"The Supreme Court is not expected to make a decision on the case until June, and any predictions about the outcome are, for the moment, pure speculation," concludes Business Insider's Grace Wyler.

If it does succeed, all the previously dashed and newly renewed hopes will be priced in -- making current pricing seem undervalued.

So, which way do you think this ruling will go? Are you willing to trade on the uncertainty? If so, many analysts suggest looking into managed care. Here are some starting points:

1. Aetna: Operates as a diversified health-care benefits company in the United States.

2. Coventry Health Care (NYS: CVH) : Operates as a managed health care company in the United States.

3. Humana (NYS: HUM) : Offers various health and supplemental benefit plans in the United States.

4. Intuitive Surgical (NAS: ISRG) : Designs, manufactures, and markets da Vinci surgical systems for various surgical procedures, including urologic, gynecologic, cardiothoracic, general, and head and neck surgeries.

5. Unitedhealth Group (NYS: UNH) : Provides health care services in the United States.

6. WellPoint (NYS: WLP) : Operates as a health benefits company in the United States.

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Wander 20 minutes south on foot and you will come to the Seine and the riverside Louvre art gallery and museum. Here you can say hello to the Mona Lisa if you are prepared to join the queues. Our top tip is to get there as early in the morning as possible to avoid the busiest crowds.

On your journey south you will encounter the world famous Pompidou Centre, a fantastic modern art gallery within a building that is just as eye-catching as many of the works within it.
Don’t just stop at the water’s edge, cross over the Seine and explore the two naturally formed islands that stand in the middle of it here. Ile de la Cite is the home of the infamous Notre Dame Cathedral, made famous by Victor Hugo’s novel and the Hollywood remakes that occurred a hundred years later.

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