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Nov. 3–4, 2016 – Fraunhofer-Forum, Berlin

Getting ready for 5G and the Industrial Internet

Understanding Application Drivers and Technology Evolution towards Softwarized 5G Networks and the Industrial Internet Revolution

Join more than 250 colleagues and experts from all over the world, including operators, global analysts, standard bodies and manufacturers to learn, share, network and experience everything you need to know about the new trends, developments and impacts of 5G/IIoT and related technologies. Benefit from the Fraunhofer FOKUS FUSECO Forum tradition of established tutorial and workshop streams, interactive afternoon workshops, international conferences and demonstrations!

This year the FUSECO Forum will be accompanied by 2 additional international events on 5G, all of them held during the same week in Berlin. Don´t miss any of them and get ready for 5G and the Industrial Internet of Things!

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Berlin, Germany, November 3rd and 4th, 2016

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The Pig and The Pearl Restaurant Review

It was nice to check out an eating spot in Atlantic Station that wasn't a chain restaurant. This sister restaurant to The Shed at Glenwood was a pleasant surprise for its' atmosphere and vittles. All the protein that is on the menu is smoked except for the items on their raw bar. The Pig and Pearl partner with a lot of local vegetable and meat farms to get their products fresh.

We started with two appetizers. The first one was the Smoked Wings. This was my least favorite of everything that we tried. The wings were smoked and glazed with a soy vinaigrette and topped with scallions. It sounded great when we ordered it, however it really lacked dimension and taste.

The other app we ordered was the Smoked Prawn and Octopus. It was delicious and the octopus was extremely tender. The prawns and octopus were served over a black bean cake and guajillo cream with plantain chips then topped with queso fresco. It had a lot going on, and it was delicious.

We ordered the Hakurai Turnips for a side vegetable. It was very pretty and tasted good, but what wouldn't be good with served with a brown butter sherry vinaigrette and crispy bacon.

I ordered the 6oz. Flounder with smoked mushrooms and arugula pesto. It was delicious, I loved the smokiness coupled with the arugula pesto.

Luke ordered the 7oz Beef Belly "Delmonico" Potato Crust. Oh my was this delicious but way too rich for my liking. A couple of bites were perfect. If you are in an indulgent meat mood or need some comfort food, this would be the absolute perfect dish for you!!

I don't solely order dessert often, but I am glad I made an executive decision. This seriously is my new favorite dessert in Atlanta. It was the Masala Gingerbread Spice Latte Semifreddo. This was truly delectable! It basically was espresso custard topped with a garam masala foam and a nankatai peanut cookie. My mouth is watering thinking about it - yum!! I will be going back for this tasty treat.

They have a nice u-shaped bar and also a raw bar with about 8 seats for viewing. The bar and dining area are open and there is a cute outdoor patio in front that would be great for the spring weather soon to be headed our way.  The Pig and the Pearl also offers Sunday brunch as well as family meals to go for your entertaining needs.

Tip - Valet parking is located directly right in front of the restaurant if you prefer not to navigate the bowels of the Atlanta Station Parking garage.

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The Motley Fool

Is it finally time to return to the UKOG share price?

Something momentous happened last month. UK Oil & Gas (LSE: UKOG) declared its Horse Hill Portland oil field – the so-called Gatwick Gusher — commercially viable following an extended well test. The firm even transported several tankers of crude oil to Fawley refinery during the test – this is real oil we are talking about, in Surrey, under the Weald Basin. Amazing.

Preparing for field development

Are the Home Counties set to become a new Texas? Will we see the gentle English landscape covered with a forest of nodding donkey oil pumps, just as the highlands of Scotland have sprouted acres of wind generators? I hope not, and with a bit of luck, that vision is just me getting carried away with my imagination. In any case, I think technology has moved on since the days of the nodding donkey so that oil wells can be less visually obtrusive.

However, the company did say Horse Hill Developments, which is the operating company, plans to begin long-term Portland oil production during 2019, as long as it gets the necessary regulatory consents. The directors’ current vision is to develop three production wells and two pressure support wells. UKOG owns around 47% of the project.

UKOG’s chief executive, Stephen Sanderson, said in last month’s update that the declaration of Portland commercial viability “is a significant milestone for the company.” He pointed out that it “transforms” Horse Hill from an exploration endeavour into a “fully-fledged field development.” Indeed, UKOG could become a producing oil firm with significant cash inflows ramping up during 2019 if all goes well. The results of the extended well test were better than the directors expected and they now think the first planned horizontal producer well, HH-2, could deliver sustained oil rates of 720 to 1,080 barrels of oil per day (bopd). The company plans to spud (start drilling) the well in early 2019.

Potential long-term production

Looking forward, Stephen Sanderson anticipates“the possibility of combined long-term production” from both the Portland and nearby Kimmeridge prospects, which he said would be a “potentially transformational prospect for Horse Hill and the company.” However, the firm noted in the announcement that there is no absolute guarantee that forecast, targeted or calculated rates of production will be achieved. Perhaps that’s why the stock market’s reaction to the news has been so muted.

Indeed, the share price has barely budged since the announcement last month, which is a far cry from the big jumps and plunges it has been making over the last few years. But I think there are good reasons for that. Firstly, there’s still a long way to go operationally before oil starts flowing and cash starts rolling in. Secondly, the firm has been back to the market repeatedly for funds with the consequence that long-standing shareholders have been diluted. When I first wrote about the company four years ago, the market capitalisation stood at around £17m. Today it’s at almost £106m, so the stakes are a lot higher. Finally, with UKOG as a producer, will it be valued more like a producer by the market than like an explorer? I think we’ve seen something like that happen with Soco International,for example, where a lower valuation has depressed the share price to a shadow of its former self. In summary, I think UKOG today is interesting, but still highly speculative.

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The best part of the New Year? We all get a chance to have a fresh start. Whatever goals and dreams you have been thinking about over the past year, now's your chance to make those achievements possible over the next twelve months.

Looking for a new job? Working toward a promotion? Planning to ask for a raise? No matter the career aspiration, we all need a little help and guidance to keep us on track -- which is why we spoke with Laura Weldy, life coach at The Well Supported Woman. Based in Nashville, TN, Weldy helps millennial women seeking more confidence, clarity, and connection in their daily lives. Here's what she advises for all jobs seekers and workers who want to stick to their New Year's resolutions in 2018.

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1. Set Realistic Resolutions

Most of us who set New Year's resolutions tend to have a few goals that are vague or a little too over the top. If you want to actually see your resolutions through, make sure you think about how realistic your goals are and how you will track the progress you make.

"For those of us with a full-time job, I love the idea of crafting some resolutions around the progress you desire to make in your career and the lifestyle you want to experience in your downtime," says Weldy.

For those work resolutions, Weldy says it's important to consider very measurable ones -- so focus your resolutions on specific awards, titles, projects, or milestones you want to complete or work on this year.

2. Don't Let Resolutions Stress You Out

One of the hardest parts about setting New Year's resolutions is how we treat ourselves when we don't stick to them. Don't worry -- you're not alone in this. So many people feel the same way about their resolutions.

If you want to get ahead in your career, you can't set resolutions that are going to make you feel bad about yourself. It's hard to avoid this, but it comes down to spending more time thinking about the resolutions you are setting and why you are setting them.

"This is one of the downsides of the New Year's resolution phenomenon -- if you didn't achieve your resolutions last year (or the year before that!) it's easy to get discouraged," says Weldy. "Your resolutions or goals should never be a source of shame for you -- instead, think of them as always changing reflections of what matters to you right now."

Working a full-time job or tackling the job hunt is hard work enough -- so your resolutions should focus on positive ways to help make the process easier, or to help you achieve your goals.

3. Prioritize Your Resolutions

If you set a long list of resolutions where the majority are goals that are going to take a lot of work and add more hours to your workday, you're eventually going to burn out. As a result, find it hard to keep up with everything. Not to mention, you won't be feeling too happy, both about your work ethic and yourself!

Weldy encourages us to evaluate our resolutions by asking ourselves: "Is this truly important to me, or is this something I feel I SHOULD do?"

Instead, she says to focus on the resolutions that you're really excited about in order to have the most success with your goal setting. If there's a really exciting project you can take ownership of in the New Year, focus on that goal right away.

4. Keep Your List of Resolutions Short

Sometimes when we set our New Year's resolutions, we set too many big goals and later find ourselves completely failing at keeping most of them. We start the year excited and make a long list of all the ideas we have and all the things we want to accomplish. Some 50 resolutions later, and we can't even remember half the ones we set for ourselves.

"I see this all the time with resolutions because I think goal-setting and living in that mental space of what could be possible for you is so much fun," notes Weldy. "But even more fun than creating a list of 2,000 goals and imagining your dream life is actually LIVING that life. That happens when we prioritize and focus."

Weldy recommends keeping your resolution list short with about 3-5 resolutions in total.

5. Have Someone Hold You Accountable

It's hard to stick to your goals on your own -- but it doesn't have to be that way. Consider showing your resolutions to your boss and asking them to help keep you accountable for the career goals you're setting in the New Year.

If you don't necessarily want your manager to know your resolutions, you can always confide in a co-worker, or even consider working with a personal coach.

"Find someone to help hold you accountable, and keep your resolutions somewhere where you see them every day," advises Weldy. "If you are still struggling with sticking to your resolutions, you may need someone to help you better understand your mode of operating in the world, your motivations and how to maximize your time and energy. Nothing in this world is truly one-size-fits-all -- including productivity hacks and tools for goal accomplishment. This is when working with a professional life coach comes in handy."

Don't worry -- you've got this! And if you don't quite reach your goals this year, you'll always have a do-over at the end of 2018.

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Chip giant Intel's (NASDAQ:INTC) data center group (DCG) is expected to be the company's main growth engine in the years ahead. Indeed, at the company's investor meeting last February, the company explained how its strategy would be a "data center first" one.

DCG isn't Intel's largest business by either revenue or profit -- that honor still goes to its client computing group (CCG) business -- but it's the company's second-largest business and, unlike CCG, has strong long-term growth prospects.

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During the first three quarters of 2017, Intel's DCG saw year-over-year revenue growth of below 10%. For some context, Intel's stated long-term revenue growth goal for the business is 10% (or better) compounded annually.

In the final quarter of 2017, Intel's DCG saw 20% year-over-year revenue growth. Not only was this better than expected, it led to full-year DCG growth of 11% -- well ahead of the company's expectation of high-single-digit revenue growth for the year.

Moreover, thanks in part to the big boost in revenue, the profitability of this segment improved dramatically as well, with operating profit growing by about $1.1 billion year over year to $3 billion.

Let's go over what drove those results.

A surge in enterprise server sales

Intel's DCG business sells to three main types of customers: cloud service providers, enterprise and government, and communications service providers.

Generally speaking, sales to cloud service providers are strong because cloud computing, in general, is strong. Intel's sales to communications service providers have also been robust because such companies are shifting away from chips designed for specific functions ("fixed function") toward more general-purpose processors, such as the ones that Intel provides.

However, sales to enterprise customers have been sluggish in recent years, thanks in no small part due to the shift away from companies building and maintaining their own data centers on-premises and toward customers outsourcing their data center needs to major cloud service providers.

In effect, the trend that fuels Intel's sales to cloud service providers is the same one that's hurting its traditional enterprise server sales.

Last quarter, though, Intel saw a surge in enterprise server chip sales. According to the company's earnings presentation, revenue within DCG's enterprise and government sub-segment were up 11% year over year.

The increase, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said, was due to the company's enterprise and government customers buying the company's latest Xeon Scalable processors and, particularly, buying higher-end processors within that product family .

Some good news and some bad news

The good news for Intel is that the better-than-expected enterprise and government results within DCG helped propel DCG's financial results.

The bad news is that revenue spike is almost certainly going to prove temporary -- and Intel knows it.

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When analyst John Pitzer asked CFO Robert Swan about the below-seasonal guidance that Intel gave for the first quarter of 2018, Swan said that the company expects "more normalized enterprise [server processor]" growth in the quarter.

In response to another, related question, Swan said that Intel is "not anticipating enterprise growth to stay at these levels as [it goes] into [2018]."

This is the smart thing for Intel to do in providing financial forecasts -- it's better to bake in achievable expectations and potentially surpass them than to assume that an abnormally strong performance in a historically problematic business in one quarter represents a fundamental change in the trend line.

So, I think it's unreasonable for investors to expect another quarter in which DCG grows another 20% year over year, and I'm glad that Intel is explicitly cautioning investors to keep their expectations in check.


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Digging In The Crates Daily 2018 week 12 DraftKings

By Justin Lonero
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Digging In The Crates (DraftKings)

Week 12 Main Slate (10 Games)

Andy Dalton vs. Browns ($5,300)

Interestingly enough Andy Dalton has been better on the road than he has been at home in 2018. Losing A.J. Green temporarily no doubt hinders the offense, however youngsters like Tyler Boyd, John Ross and Joe Mixon are now forced to fill the void. Dalton will get a bottom of the barrel Browns pass defense that is allowing 287.6 passing yards per game. Joe Mixon has a juicy matchup himself and that should open up things for Dalton and the Bengals passing game. His numbers are spotty but he’s at home with a close, high point spread against a team that has been gashed on defense. I believe he’s safe enough to use in cash games at his price point.

Russell Wilson @ Panthers ($5,600)

Throughout his career Russell Wilson is 5-2 against Cam Newton and he’s averaged 270 yards per game and thrown 11 touchdown passes. The same can’t be said for Cam Newton who has struggled. I love Wilson this week in tournaments on the road against a mediocre at best Panthers pass defense. The Panthers haven’t been applying a ton of pressure on opposing quarterbacks this season which, should makes things a bit easier on RW3. He’s played much better on the road this season and the Seahawks are hunting for a playoff spot. I think a Russell Wilson-Doug Baldwin stack will be a super low owned tournament play.

Running backs

LeSean McCoy vs. Jaguars ($4,200)

Lesean McCoy is priced as low as I can remember and he’s coming off a 26 carry, 113 yards, two touchdown beatdown of the Jets on the road. Josh Allen will be back under center and outside of Shady, the Bills are anemic on offense. We’ve been waiting for McCoy to rush for over 100 yards and with a little mix up of the offensive line he looked like his old self. It may be a game where point do not come at a premium. It would be nice to view LeSean McCoy as a safe cash game play but that is just not the case any more. We are paying for volume and upside here in a home game with a low point spread. I’ll have exposure to him in tournaments for certain.

Josh Adams vs. Giants ($3,800)

The Eagles backfield has been a sad story in 2018 and it began with the season ending injury to Jay Ajayi who was supposed to be their bell cow. Josh Adams has become the only semblance of a run game the Eagles have had so far this season and he’s becoming a more popular story by the week. Week 11 he on had seven carries but was targeted six times in the passing game. He’s averaging 6.1 yards per carry which is second among rookies behind Nick Chubb. Adams will get a Giants run defense week 12 that is allowing over 125 yards per game on the ground. At his price he can be used in cash games and tournaments. It would be nice to see Adams get more work going forward.

Bonus: Gus Edwards vs. Raiders ($4,400)

Wide receivers

D.J. Moore vs. Seahawks ($4,600)

D.J. Moore is arguably the most talented rookie wide receiver in the 2018 class. He’s caught 11-of-13 targets for 177 yards and a touchdown over the last two weeks. His rapport with Cam Newton is coming into fruition and it’s been a roller coaster as it is for many rookies. His homerun play making ability gives Cam Newton a modern version of Steve Smith. Moore’s snap count is increasing and it should be. The Seahawks are a middle of the road pass defense and this feels like we are chasing points, I like what i’m seeing. Moore makes a fantastic tournament play at home week 12. It should be noted that Devin Funchess is doubtful to play.

Willie Snead vs. Raiders ($4,400)

The Lamar Jackson era is upon us and it feels like it’s about time. Willie Snead has been targeted at least five times in every game this season. He’s had 27 targets over the last three weeks and this week against an atrocious Raiders secondary he should find pay dirt. He hasn’t scored since week one and who Lamar Jackson falls in love with first is up for debate but the numbers suggest that Snead has been the most consistent receiver for the Ravens since the start of the season. Michael Crabtree gets his former team making him a revenge narrative tournament pivot off of Snead.

Vance McDonald @ Broncos ($4,300)

Digging in the crates for a tight end down in the depths of mediocrity seems fitting at a position that lacks clear water. It’s nerve wracking to py way up and it’s an enormous gamble to pay way down. Vance McDonald has been targeted ten times over the last two weeks and has found the end zone twice. The Broncos have allowed a tight end to score in three straight games. Dollar for dollar he feels like the safest cash game tight end of the week.

Cameron Brate vs. 49ers ($3,600)

O.J. Howard is now on injured reserve and Cameron Brate is the lone ranger as the Buccaneers leas tight end. He’s thrived with Jameis Winston over his first two seasons and has been very touchdown dependent in fantasy circles. The Bucs/49ers game has the highest point total on the day (54). Winston is going to sling it and the chances are good that Brate finds the end zone and pays off his crate price tag.

Chargers vs. Cardinals ($3,400)

Joey Bosa is back and he’ll get to face green Josh Rosen at home. The Chargers have ten sacks and two interceptions in the last three games. The Chargers are huge favorites against Josh Rosen who has been intercepted ten times.


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By Dominic Toner

Leeds could be one of the teams chasing Crystal Palace winger Lee Chung-yong, according to a reliable journalist.

Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol claimed on his personal Twitter account that two of the top-four sides in the Championship are interested in signing the 28-year-old.

He revealed that Swansea are keen on signing Lee and fourth-placed Leeds could be another team eyeing the South Korea international.

The Yorkshire giants have been in the market for a new winger in January and Spanish publication AS claim that they are on the verge of completing a deal for Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal.

Lee has played a bit-part role for Crystal Palace this season and his career has stalled since he moved to Selhurst Park in 2015.

The right winger has made 19 appearances this campaign, but is yet to complete 90 minutes in the Premier League.

He is well recognised for his lengthy spell with Bolton where he made 195 appearances, scoring 20 goals and supplying 35 assists.

Football Insider verdict:

Leeds are clearly in the market for a new wide player as they look to improve on the senior options of Kemar Roofe, Hadi Sacko, Souleymane Doukara and Stuart Dallas. It may shock some fans if they are interested in Lee, who has failed to set the world alight during his time at Palace. The right winger has now been in English football for a long time and has plenty of Premier League experience. He could potentially be a very good player if he dropped down to the Championship and his work-rate can never be questioned. However, he has always lacked extra quality in the final third and Garry Monk must be looking for players that can improve their starting XI. The Whites’ interest in Pedraza could be a better alternative as they would be buying a player who is in good form, whereas Lee rarely gets 90 minutes under his belt these days.

In other Leeds transfer news, the club’s supporters have reacted on Twitter to reports they are hours away from finalising a striker deal.

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Music, Video, Book, Game Markets Growing For Entertainment Industry, Study Finds

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Internet advocates celebrated January 18th as Internet Freedom Day – the anniversary of stopping legislation that would have changed the way the Internet works as part of an aggressive, misguided effort by copyright extremists. After the failure of SOPA and its Senate counterpart PIPA, many in Congress are now more watchful of proposals that cause such broad, collateral damage. However, the tech industry and others hope to also see a broader understanding by policymakers of the economic realities of not just the entertainment industry but also the tech industry. Our industry will have to shoulder the brunt of the collateral economic damage if  the incessant proposals from the entertainment industry in the US and around the world were to be enacted.

Having a better understanding of industry dynamics and realistic numbers would allow international policymakers to utilize better cost benefit analysis tools the next time they are faced with requests to alter the way the Internet operates. Today, the Computer & Communications Industry Association is releasing the latest economic report “The Sky is Rising” it commissioned by Floor 64 co-authors Mike Masnick and Michael Ho. The study takes a close look at the entertainment industry’s economic picture in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and the UK. By focusing on specific economies instead of a larger aggregate set of data, we were able to get a better understanding of individual, national circumstances and also a clearer picture of current trends.

In 2012 the CCIA published its first ‘The Sky Is Rising’ study analyzing the global state of the entertainment industry, focused on the U.S. The study was an initial attempt to give an unbiased and neutral picture of the economic state of the entertainment industry. The numbers revealed one consistent message across the whole industry: it has been continuously growing, particularly in the last decade despite the disruptive change brought by the Internet.

The latest 2013 study found that the Internet has impacted these different countries as much as it has in the U.S. or other parts of the world. The Internet continues to transform the way creative content is produced, marketed, distributed and, crucially, accessed by consumers. Despite certain differences between countries and deviances between markets, the numbers of our report generally confirm: there has never been such an amount and variety of content produced and consumed before.

In the music sector the numbers provided by all six countries’ collective rights organizations and performing rights organizations reveal that their revenues have been growing in the last years. This is money that intended to be directly redistributed to artists. Interestingly, this revenue is

increasingly driven by digital sales of music that, with the notable exception of Russia, witness strong increases from year to year. In the UK, digital music sales recently surpassed those of physical media.

The picture looks very similar for films. Except for France, which had a small decrease of 4 percent, each country reports a sharp increase in year-on-year film production between 2005 and 2009. With the exception of Spain and Italy, the two countries hit the worst by the economic downturn, 2011 was a record high year for gross box office movie ticket sales despite the increasing number of legal streaming and rental VOD offers online. In Spain, popular films like No Habrá Paz Para Los Malvados successfully experimented with simultaneous releases in cinemas, DVDs and VOD TV services breaking with the practice of graduated release windows.

In tune with the trend in the U.S., the book markets of all six countries have been steadily growing between 1995 and 2011. There have never been so many books published and this does not even include the category of non-traditional books  -- self-published titles, print-on-demand volumes and other books hard to account for. Increasingly this growth is driven by ebooks reaching a revenue market share of 7 percent in the U.K. leaving a lot of potential untapped.

One of the most radical changes the Internet has brought is a change in publishing business models for both publishers and authors. With ebooks, the distribution system becomes much more efficient and cheaper with a potentially global market, as there are no barriers for exporting to other countries. For authors the new business models guarantee far larger, sometimes more than fivefold, royalty rates as payments to publishers and distributors decline considerably.

Video games provide the last example of an industry that has only been on the rise between 2006 and 2011 in all six economies. The number of European gamers has more than doubled in only two years. In 2009, the two fastest growing German IT companies were game companies. In the U.K., video games have the highest growth rate of all creative industries. Innovative solutions are also taking place in game distribution as software is increasingly sold digitally. Russia used to be considered a lost market by distributors due to large-scale infringement, but due to new, innovative tactics the Russian market has become the second largest in terms of revenue for some distributors.

This data clearly shows that the Internet and the creative industries need not stand in opposition to each other. It is time to realize that contrary to some, very often loud claims, the Internet can be the new growth engine for the entertainment industry. The digital age has undoubtedly created a new reality that is far more disruptive and therefore harder to adapt to.

However, this disruption brings more opportunities and policymakers should not slow or even choke off these processes. They are unavoidable and the magnificent rise of new, digital forms of content and distribution is taking place despite being disadvantaged in some cases by issues like a higher VAT rate on ebooks.

Overall, it is important to understand the challenges and successes of the content industry before considering policies that would cause huge collateral damage for the digital economy as a whole.

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Inside The Private Jet Tour That Takes Guests On 8 Safaris

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Safaris have long been grand vacations and popularized in films as over-the-top adventures. Luxury properties have popped throughout safari destinations like the Serengeti and Okavango Delta and going on one is a bucket list item for many. But, one high-end tour operator thought a typical safari just wouldn’t do for some of their clientele. That’s why they created a safari-by-air experience.

Abercrombie & Kent recently announced they would launch their Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet 2020 tour encompassing the globe as a "safari in the sky." Over 25 days, 50 lucky passengers will touch down in Japan, China, The Philippines, Malaysia, India, Rwanda, Madagascar, and Kenya to experience the most exotic animals in those places. They’ll get to see snow monkeys, giant pandas, whale sharks, tarsiers, orangutans, sun bears, Bengal tigers, gorillas, golden monkeys, lemurs, and the big five (lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffalo) with experts tagging along to explain it all.

If that’s not enough of an experience, guests will also have the choice of other activities like meeting with locals or indulging in a wellness treatment. In Uganda, for example, guests can hike to Bisoke Volcano, visit Dian Fossey’s research center, or just relax in camp with a massage. In India, there’s a tour of historical Ranthambore Fort and a private cooking lesson. There’s even the opportunity to be an assistant panda keeper for the day.

And while the accommodations on the ground are top-of-the-line, the airplane setup isn’t too shabby either. In between stays at The Peninsula Tokyo and The Oberoi Vanyavilas in Ranthambhore, guests will be able to lounge onboard a 757 with custom-designed Italian leather seats equipped with personal massage system and become lay-flat beds. Noise-canceling headphone, a fully stocked bar, and personalized espresso drinks are all just part of the journey.

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To ensure the whole trip goes off without a hitch, Abercrombie & Kent created several specialty rolls like the Travelling Bell Boy—someone assures luggage is waiting in guest rooms at each hotel— Traveler’s Valet—someone dedicated to handling laundry— White Glove Visa and Passport Handling, so your visa and passport applications are expeditated, an onboard physician, and, more importantly, a Photo Enrichment Coach to make sure you’re capturing the best pictures possible.

Although other luxury companies such the Four Seasons have launched private jet tours, Abercrombie & Kent was one of the first introducing the first Royal Air Tour in 1989. But, the creation of this unique itinerary came about after the company’s experts realized that so many of these species are endangered and that time is of the essence.

Ok, so I know what you’re thinking: how much does this thing cost? The once-in-a-lifetime experience will set you back a cool $139,950…per person.

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2017 Ford Focus ST280

Though crossovers are slowly tearing into the market for hatchbacks, Europe’s demand for hot hatchbacks is still insatiable. Already Ford sells the standard Focus ST and Focus RS in the European market but still feels there is a gap they haven’t filled.  The automaker thinks there is too much of a gap between the ST and RS since the standard ST comes with a 250 hp power-train while the RS power-train churns out 350 hp.

As such, Ford needed an intermediate performance model.  Bearing this in mind, we immediately concurred that Ford had finally decided to bring in the intermediate model when we saw a mysterious Ford Focus doing its test runs at the Nurburgring testing cycle. Although details about the Focus are still scanty, all things point to the intermediate Focus model. Having already showcased an intermediate performance Fiesta i.e. the Ford Fiesta ST200 at the recent Geneva Auto show, a similar model for the Focus lineup seems likely. Read along to find out the information we have managed to gather about the 2017 Ford Focus ST280:

2017 Ford Focus ST280 Exterior

From far, the prototype our spy photographers caught up testing looks like the Focus ST. However, on taking a closer look, one realizes it has an aerodynamic kit which is usually a reserve for racing vehicles. The new aerodynamic kit features a pair of winglets at each corner at the front and a slim splitter at the bottom of the front bumper.

Unlike the front, the rear is not identical to the Focus ST. The automaker has introduced a fresh look to the spoiler as well as added a new-look rear bumper. To complete the performance add-ons will be a set of new lightweight alloy wheels wrapped in performance tires.

As said earlier, the new model will have a stiffer suspension which features new shock absorbers and springs both in front and at the back. There will be also larger brakes than that of the ST to help bring the slightly more powerful hatch to a halt.

2017 Ford Focus ST280 Interior

As of this writing, there is no official information about the new Ford Focus ST280 interior styling. Our photographers did not manage to get closer to capture shots of its cabin. However, in order to bridge the gap between it and the Volkswagen Golf GTI as well as to justify a price hike the model’s cabin must be upgraded. Most likely, the automaker will derive inspiration from the Fiesta ST200.

If this is the case, expect the cabin to feature Charcoal leather upholstery on its Recaro seats. Others features will include new ST280 badges, revised door panels and repositioned controls and door handles. There will also be a huge touch-screen and illuminated scuff plates. The cabin will accommodate five passengers. Other features of the standard Focus ST will remain.

Engine Specs and Performance

Under the hood, the upcoming 2017 Ford Focus ST280 will feature the same engine as the standard Focus ST. The engine is an EcoBoost 2.0 L, 4-cylinder engine. In the ST, this engine produces 252 hp and 270 b-ft of toque. The engine has been tweaked to produce more power in the Focus ST280.

Going by the nametag, the Focus will put up 280 PS which is 276 hp; a 24 hp improvement from the Focus ST. the engine will also produce 295 lb-ft of torque, 25 lb-ft more than the Focus ST.

As you would expect, the increased output translate to a better performance.   The new model will have a better acceleration from 0-60 mph. We expect the new model to do this run in around 5.7 seconds up from 5.9 seconds in the Focus ST but top speed is likely to remain at 154 mph. As for the transmission system, the vehicle will most likely use the same 6-speed system in the ST. We are not sure if an automatic gearbox will be offered. The suspension of the vehicle will be stiffened compared to that of the ST.

Fuel economy numbers are not available at the moment but we expect the model to return some impressive figures. We will notify you once this information becomes available.

Price and release date

Since the vehicle slots between the Focus ST and Focus RS it is safe to assume that its price will slot between the two models.  The Focus ST starts at $ 22,000 while the Focus RS starts at $ 36,000. Therefore, a starting price of around $ 27,500 is likely.

The 2017 ford Focus 280 will be released to dealer showrooms in the last quarter of 2016 after a showcase in one of the upcoming international auto shows.  Most likely, Ford won’t sell the ST280 in North America.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the ST280’s top competitor in this performance-oriented segment.

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The 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit central Mexico on September 19, now referred in the country as the 19s, has shaken awake many parts of the country—including civil society. Only a few hours after the natural disaster struck, amid the panic, uncertainty, and fear, a citizen-led initiative got to work organizing and corroborating information to help strengthen the humanitarian response.

“It all started with a WhatsApp group chat between friends looking for ways to help those affected by the quake,” according to Sandra Patargo, who was involved in the effort from the very beginning. Patargo works in the Protection and Defense Program with the organization Article 19 for Mexico and Central America, which is dedicated to defending and protecting the rights to freedom of expression and access to information. “We were not only astonished by the disaster but also by the lack of accurate information available,” she said. In the aftermath of the earthquake, Mexico City was flooded with eager volunteers, but the rapid spread of unverified information and rumors aggravated an already chaotic atmosphere and made it difficult for aid to be properly and responsibly distributed. In some affected areas, there was an overwhelming number of volunteers; in other areas, there were hardly any.

Promoting verified, accurate information

So the members of the chat group—who, in addition to being committed citizens, were also activists, journalists, and programmers—decided to step forward. All of them were based in different areas of Mexico City, including some of the most affected neighborhoods. They began to organize online, some of them from their homes, while others managed to gather together in safe places. Some of them focused on creating a digital map that showed affected areas, buildings at risk of collapse, shelters, and relief collection centers. Others worked to fill a database with detailed information on the needs and risks at each location, gathering information from social media. This led to the creation of the hashtag #Verificado19s, a reference to verified information related to the September 19 earthquake. The hashtag immediately took off across social media, generating a large amount of data for the group to build on. As a result, the group put out a call for more tech-savvy volunteers who could assemble a tool to concentrate, organize, and share accurate information.

In response to this call, Horizontal—a cultural and educational organization supported by Ford that focuses on journalism, Internet, and media policy—lent its office space to a group of committed techies who went on to develop the Verificado19s online platform. The website gathered information provided by people volunteering in affected areas, as well as by those who submitted information through the website and its companion Twitter account. Information was relayed through the website only if the person reporting it had personally witnessed it or if two witnesses could corroborate it. Online users filled out a form on the website; their information was then reviewed by a fact-checking team, which verified it with another set of volunteers present at the affected areas. Their primary concern was accuracy: No information was relayed unless volunteers based in these areas had confirmed it.

Reporting focused on two types of areas: collapsed or damaged buildings, and relief collection centers or shelters. Information about collapsed and damaged areas included the specific type of building usage, infrastructure, and damage incurred. Reports on relief collection centers and shelters included the name, contact details, working hours, and operating dates. For both categories, contributors needed to include the exact location, along with such details as the name of and contact details for any sources; requested aid, such as medicines, food, sanitation supplies, or tools; requested or available volunteers and other supports, for example, rescuers, translators, and doctors. These reports were then shared, in visually striking ways, through the website and social media, as well as on the online map. Antonio Martínez from Horizontal called it “a socially engineered citizen logistics machinery.”

Disaster relief and inequality

Verificado19s continued to be used by thousands of people eager to help in the earthquake’s aftermath. The platform became the most up-to-date source of information about post-earthquake conditions in Mexico, with 36,000 followers on Twitter. Its creators are hoping to find scholars and researchers interested in documenting their methodology, so it can be used in other disaster response efforts. Now that rescue missions have concluded in Mexico City, Verificado19s is trying to shed more light on the needs of affected areas in the states of Puebla, Morelos, Oaxaca, and Chiapas. While these areas have been supported by Verificado19s since its inception, they have received much less media attention—and less disaster relief.

As seen in other disasters around the world, it is in times of crisis that deep-rooted issues rise to the surface. The 19s earthquake has brought Mexico’s long-standing inequalities to light and highlighted the state’s ineffectiveness in responding to the needs of its own citizens, particularly those who are marginalized and vulnerable. As Sandra Patargo explained, “We knew it wasn’t our responsibility to keep citizens informed about the earthquake, but we had to fill in a gap left by a slow-responding government.” Now, as the response advances, Verificado19s is focused not only on figuring out the best way to contribute to immediate reconstruction efforts but also on improving future disaster relief services—including the day-to-day conditions and circumstances that complicate it. With questions put forward in a public statement, the group seeks to engage the government about solutions, open an ongoing dialogue, and insist on transparency in the use of public reconstruction funds.

From the beginning, having a network of trusted partners, friends, and organizations with a proven track record of protecting human rights and promoting social justice was key to the success of this initiative. This network, combined with the innovative use of technology, became a means for fighting misinformation that might otherwise have delayed or undermined urgent rescue efforts. The Verificado19s platform was possible thanks to support from many organizations, including some of our grantees: Article 19, Centro de Derechos Humanos Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez, Cencos, Horizontal, Oxfam, R3D, Serapaz, and Social Tic.

We are humbled by the tireless efforts of these organizations and by the many citizens and volunteers who gave their time, labor, and resources in the face of this crisis. We also admire the insistence of the creators of Verificado19s that the platform they built doesn’t belong to anyone in particular—everyone is encouraged to use it and improve it. It is precisely this kind of commitment, creativity, and collective action that will be key to the long and complex reconstruction process yet to come.


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    Ricciardo delivered one of his trademark storming drives at this year’s Chinese Grand Prix, climbing from sixth on the grid to claim a sensational triumph against the odds - and en route to winning in Shanghai, the Australian produced a magnificent overtake on Mercedes rival Bottas.

    Until the last second it seemed as though Bottas had the corner covered off, but the Red Bull racer committed, squeezing through the tightest of spaces down the inside to somehow find a way through.

    That pass ultimately proved pivotal in him claiming his first win of this season, and the Australian took 35% of our public vote to seal top honours, beating the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen.

    Ricciardo, who is parting ways with Red Bull at the end of this season to join Renault, will now be F1’s representative at the FIA’s ‘Action of the Year’ competition, which seeks to determine the best bit of motorsport action from 2018, across multiple categories.

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Massive field set for Formula Ford celebrations at Phillip Island

March 5, 2019

This weekend a field of 56 Historic Formula Ford cars will celebrate the category's 50th Anniversary at Phillip Island for the largest Historic Race Meeting in the Southern Hemisphere.

Competitors from all over the country will be joined by six international drivers, who will be flying in from the U.K. and New Zealand.

Renowned historic competitor Andy Newall will this year be headlining the U.K contingent aboard a Palliser FF. Newall will share the circuit with fellow British drivers Don Boyack, Mark de Rozarieux and Oliver White. White is here for his second outing Down Under, after winning the Historic Formula Ford races in support of the 2018 Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour last year.

New Zealander Henry Kircher will be the only Kiwi racing at the Island this year, after a big contingent crossed the Tasman to race at Phillip Island in 2018. Kircher's car has been living in Australia ever since and the Kiwi is planning on doing more racing in Australia in 2019.

Last but not least is Melbourne-based American competitor George Thornton. George will be steering his Australian-based RF86 Van Diemen.

This event will be all about celebrating the long history of the category in Australia. Cole Spender will be participating in the event aboard a Spender Lynx that his father, Phil Spender, built in New Zealand in 1971. Phil will also have a steer of his old car during the Regularity events at Phillip Island.

Among the Aussies, a few names will ring a bell to the general public.

Richard Davison, son of the late Lex Davison and father of Will and Alex, will be racing his RF89 Van Diemen, alongside his niece Claire Greig, who will be the only woman in the field aboard her Reynard FF84.

Former Australian Formula Ford Champions David Roberts and Tim Blanchard will join the 50+ car field aboard a Swift FB89 and an RF88 Van Diemen, respectively. Tim, who's now retired from his full-time Supercars career, is expected to race at various Formula Ford events this year. The Blanchard family is a strong supporter of the category, with Tim's brother Harri racing in another RF88 Van Diemen over the weekend at Phillip Island.

This year the VHRR (promoter of the event) have allocated more track time to Formula Fords, with a parade lap and a longer, "trophy race", to be held on Sunday afternoon.

Various cars will be presented during the parade lap, with John Bowe, Larry and Terry Perkins, Tim Blanchard and David Roberts confirmed to take part in the parade.

The trophy race on Sunday will mark the beginning of a new perpetual trophy, the "Perkins Cup". Both Larry and Terry Perkins won the TAA Formula Ford Driver To Europe Series in the 1970s and will be at Phillip Island on Sunday to award the winner of the final race with the trophy.

The weekend celebrations will kick off on Friday with qualifying and race one, followed by another four races on Saturday and Sunday.

General public admission prices:
Friday $30.00
Saturday $35.00
Sunday $45.00
2-day (Fri/Sat) $50.00
2-day (Sat/Sun) $70.00
Weekend (3-day) $95.00
Pensioner concession $5.00 off each of above fees

For any further information regarding this event, please feel free to contact our VHRR category representative.

Formula Ford schedule for the weekend:

Qualifying - 11:05AM
Race 1 - 3:05PM

Race 2 - 10:50AM
Race 3 -2:35PM

Race 4 -9:10AM
Trophy race "Perkins Cup" - 12:25PM

Formula Ford Entry List:

#1 Andy Newall (UK) - Palliser
#2 Andrew McInness (Vic) - Van Diemen RF89
#3 Richard Davison (Vic) - Van Diemen RF89
#4 John Greig (Vic) - Reynard FF82
#6 Todd Willing (Vic) - Reynard FF82
#7 Jeremy Mantello (Vic) - Van Diemen RF86
#8 David Roberts (QLD) - Swift FB89
#10 Henry Thomas-Kircher (NZ) - Ray FF87
#12 Ian Edgar (Vic) - Lola T642A
#13 Paul McMahon (WA) - Van Diemen RF88
#14 Steve Willing (Vic) - Swift FB89
#17 Adam Berryman (Vic) - Van Diemen RF86
#18 Lyndon Arnel (Vic) - Lola T440
#21 Tim Blanchard (Vic) - Van Diemen RF88
#22 Norm Vesty (NSW) - Zink Z10
#22 Glen Woodforde (SA) - Reynard FF83
#23 Bo Jensen (SA) Van Diemen RF89
#26 George Thornton (US) - Van Diemen RF86
#30 Andrew Lamrock (Vic) - Reynard
#32 Jacob Bonisch (Vic) - Crossle 32F
#33 Claire Greig (Vic) - Reynard FF84
#35 Warwick Foletta (Vic) - Van Diemen RF75
#36 Don Boyack (UK) - Van Diemen RF89
#39 Mark Brunning (Vic) - Elfin 620B
#41 Neil Richardson (SA) - Van Diemen RF89
#42 Harrison Blanchard (Vic) - Van Diemen RF88
#46 Phil Oaks (NSW) - Elfin 600
#47 Adrian Wilkinson (Vic) - Van Diemen RF89
#48 Patrick Mullins (SA) - Van Diemen RF86
#49 Eric Bellamy (Vic) - Wren 3
#50 David Grant (NSW) - Reynard
#51 Jonathan Miles (Vic) - Van Diemen RF89
#53 Nicholas Bennett (Vic) - Elfin 600
#55 Raymond Stubber (WA) - Royale RP31M
#57 Cole Spender (Vic) - Spender Lynx
#58 Mark de Rozarieux (UK) - Van Diemen RF88
#60 John Van Leeuwen (WA) - Van Diemen RF80
#65 Robert Surman (SA) - Van Diemen RF87
#70 Phil Marrinon (Vic) - Galloway HG5
#72 Anthony Mann (Vic) - Van Diemen RF86
#73 Graeme Degotardi (Vic) - Bowin P6F
#80 Ewan Geals (Vic) - Lola T644
#81 Simon Matthews (WA) - Royale RP29
#87 Jeffrey Sorensen (NSW) - Streaker Ford FF01
#88 Andrew Nethercote (Vic) - Reynard FF87
#94 Paul Faulkner (Vic) - Crossle 32F
#95 Will Faulkner (Vic) - Van Diemen RF86
#100 Daniel Holihan (NSW) - Swift DB1
#117 Craig Degotardi (Vic) - Elfin 600
#177 Oliver White (UK) - Reynard FF89
#188 David Brennan (Vic) - Van Diemen Piper
#221 Frederick Frech (NSW) - Crossle 32F
#330 Frank Harris (Vic) - Van Diemen RF86
#342 Kevin Kosa (Vic) - Lola 340/342
#416 Andrew Barron (Vic) - Van Diemen RF73
#783 John Flint (Vic) - Lola T440

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  • Cooked noodles (2 cups)
  • Cabbage (1/4 head)
  • Carrot (1 whole medium sized)
  • French beans (10-12)
  • Bell peppers (red, green and yellow) (1 each)
  • Spring onion (2 whole)
  • Soy sauce (1/2 tbsp)
  • Vinegar (1/2 tbsp)
  • Salt as per taste
  • Pepper (1/3 tsp)
  • Sugar (a pinch)
  • Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil (2 tbsp)
  • Technique in focus #1: Julienne carrot and bell peppers.
  • Cut and make a base so that the carrot does not slip.
  • Rest the knife on the base and hold it firmly with your fingers.
  • Using a 45° angle cut thin slices.
  • Now stack and cut thin strips like match sticks.
  • Cut bell peppers from the sides and clean out the edges.
  • Take each side for cutting and slice into julienne just like the carrot.
  • Technique in focus #2: Shred the cabbage into thin slices.
  • Cut the cabbage into two halves.
  • Now slice very thin strips for shredded cabbage.
  • Once shredded, run your fingers through the shreds to separate it.
  • Technique in focus #3: Bias slice the green onions and beans by cutting them diagonally.
  • For spring onion, cut the bulb out and using the green start slicing it in a diagonal fashion thinly.
  • Check if the slices are forming a diamond shape. The length of slices shouldn’t be more than ½ an inch each.
  • Cut off the ends of the beans and repeat the same chopping process like the spring onions.
  • Heat Fortune Rice Bran Health Oil in a pan. Add all the veggies and sauté till cooked.
  • Do not overcook the veggies for retaining the crunch.
  • Then add soya sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Stir to mix.
  • Now add in cooked noodles and toss for 2–3 mins.
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Deputies: 75-year-old fatally shot neighbor before killing self

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder-suicide in Oldsmar.

The incident happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on Pelican Drive in the Gull Aire Village mobile home park.

According to investigators, 75-year-old Steven Larson fatally shot his neighbor, 80-year-old Edwin Barthold. Larson then fatally shot himself, deputies said.

Barthold was found dead outside his home, while Larson was found inside his home next door.

Neighbors told FOX 13 that there was an ongoing feud between the neighbors.

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Feds: Counterfeit goods fund terrorism

It is buyer beware on Canal Street in New York City and beyond. Immigration and Customs officials are warning shoppers this holiday season that if you're going to spend money, make sure you're buying the real thing.

Special Agent in Charge Angel Melendez of Homeland Security Investigations and his counterparts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement spelled it out Kennedy Airport: Don't be a part of the framework of transnational crime.

JFK Airport remains one of the top ports for counterfeiters. This year alone, the feds have arrested 70 people for smuggling fake goods and seized counterfeit items in New York with an MSRP of nearly $50 million.

In 2016, 451 people were arrested nationwide with goods valued at $1.38 billion. Melendez said that this is a $700 billion business that hurts economies, takes away jobs, and is detrimental to tax collection in many countries.

Buying counterfeit goods isn't just bad for business. It is illegal and potentially harmful to your health, especially with the recent rise of fake drugs--some resembling Viagra.

Frank Russo of U.S. Customs and Border Protection said that buying counterfeit goods supports criminal activity such as terrorism, money laundering, opioid smuggling, and illegal guns.

So whether it is Gucci, Louis, Celine, or Christian; sneakers, shades, earphones or iPhone; trophies, Tiffany's, watches or World Series rings, these career law enforcement officials warn that intellectual property rights infringement, which is what this really is, amounts to a hidden-pervasive destroyer of our local, state, national and international economies. And no end is in sight.

Officials said the big giveaway with counterfeit goods is the price. If the price point of a product is sometimes a surefire way of knowing whether or not the product is the real thing.


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Mom accused of shaking baby denied lower bond

The tears came streaming down her face the moment Brienna Craig realized she was not getting out of jail anytime soon.

The young mom is accused of shaking her 2-month-old baby and causing severe, life-altering injuries.

Prosecutor Lindsey Hodges called this case egregious.

"We have a 7-week-old male victim who is now paralyzed and he’s paralyzed for life because the defendant was annoyed and couldn’t tolerate his crying. She admits to shaking the child," said Hodges.

Craig now faces aggravated child abuse charges.

Friday morning during a bond reduction hearing, Craig’s grandmother, Thelma Clarke tried to show the judge her granddaughter has a softer side.

"She’s very caring, she’s very loving, very understanding, she’s got some medical problems, but we all do. She’s very caring," said Clarke.

Craig explained to the judge, since she’s been in jail for the last eight months, she’s taken a lot of self-help classes.

"I’ve learned about coping with a lot of trauma and everything and just talking and communication," said Craig.

In addition, she promised to keep working on herself if she gets out of jail.

"I’m going to get counseling, medication, just anything I can think of, that’s what I’m going to do," said Craig.

However, that did not appear to satisfy Hillsborough Circuit Judge Michael Williams. He kept the bond at $75,000.


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Islanders beat Lightning, 5-1

The New York Islanders showed they have more than just a strong defense.

Semyon Varlamov stopped 31 shots, Brock Nelson scored twice in the third period, and the Islanders beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-1 on Monday night.

"Our offense isn't maybe the focal point of the conversion but we have guys that can score," Nelson said. "I think we have the character that we can win in different ways and we've shown that."

Ross Johnston, Josh Bailey and Anders Lee also scored for the Islanders, who are 18-0-1 when scoring three or more goals.

"It's all about the team, team win," Varlamov said. "I've got to give the credit to this team. The boys are battling in front of me, playing really good defensively like tonight."

Tampa Bay got a goal from Steven Stamkos and Curtis McElhinney stopped 19 shots.

"It’s frustrating," Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said. "You’re going to wake up tomorrow and see 5-1 and clearly it wasn’t a 5-1 game. But it was a loss. We left plays out there. There’s no question we left some plays out there.”

The Lightning have lost four of five at home.

Varlamlov made an in-close rebound save on Stamkos and a diving glove grab on Pat Maroon early in the third.

In addition to Nelson's goals at 7:31 and 14:41 of the third, Lee added a power-play goal with 3:55 remaining.

The Islanders got on the scoreboard first. After Tampa Bay's Cory Conacher failed to score on a breakaway, Johnston put the Islanders up 1-0 on the ensuing rush at 6:44 of the second.

Bailey made it 2-0 with a short-handed breakaway goal 1:53 later. The Lightning lost control of the puck in the offensive zone during a 4-on-2 and Casey Cizikas dove forward to swipe the puck ahead to Bailey.

"Our compete level through the lineup was very good against a very good hockey team," Islanders coach Barry Trotz said. "Special teams, you get a short-handed goal, a power-play goal, just all those elements in your game that you need. At the end there we had our killer instinct."

On the same Tampa Bay power play, McElhinney turned aside Nelson's breakaway shot.

Stamkos cut the deficit to 2-1 on an in-close backhander that went off the mask of a diving Varlamov with 4:25 left in the second.

Tampa Bay had an apparent goal by Victor Hedman with 10:07 to play taken away after a video review clearly showed that Anthony Cirelli was offside.

NOTES: New York D Nick Leddy (lower body) didn't play and is day to day. ... Tampa Bay C Tyler Johnson (lower body) sat out and could miss a few games. ... Bailey stopped a nine-game goal drought. ... Lightning D Kevin Shattenkirk had an assist and has 14 assists and 18 points in 17 games against the Islanders.

Islanders: At Florida on Thursday night to complete a three-game trip.

Lightning: At Florida on Tuesday night.

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American family of four who went missing in Mexico found dead in condo

A family of four from Iowa who went missing after traveling to Mexico was found dead Thursday night in their condominium in a tourist complex in the country, police confirmed to Fox News.

The family -- Kevin Wayne Sharp, 41, Amy Marie Sharp, 38, Sterling Wayne Sharp, 12, and Adrianna Maria Sharp, 7 -- left their hometown of Creston, Iowa, to travel to Tulum, Mexico, on March 15, the Des Moines Register reported.

Paul Ver Meer, the chief of the Creston Police Department told Fox News the family was found dead Thursday night in a condo they rented in Tulum. The family's cause of death is not immediately known but the department is awaiting autopsy reports. Ver Meer said, "There appears to be no signs of trauma."

Ashli Peterson, a family member, wrote in a Facebook post that the family was supposed to return to the U.S. on Wednesday after catching a flight from Cancun, but did not return. Peterson said the Sharp's notified family members that they made it to Mexico safely but that was the last time they heard from them.

Peterson said the family filed a missing persons' report via the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. They also tried to locate the family by tracing their cell phones but found there was "no movement on their phones." The family's social media accounts were also at a standstill.

Renee Hoyt, Amy Sharp's sister, told Creston News Advertiser that the family flew into Cancun and rented a car to drive to Tulum where they rented a condo.

"On Wednesday at 7 p.m., Amy sent a text to our mom that said, 'We made it to our condo,'" Hoyt told the media outlet. "That is the last communication she made. We got told last night Kevin sent a text to Travis Anderson around 5 p.m. Thursday and Travis responded around 11:30 and has not heard anything back."

On Friday, Peterson posted a Facebook post stating the family was located.

"They were found last night in their condo deceased," Peterson wrote. "There was no foul play! At this time that is all the information we have. Please respect the family at this time as they go through the grieving process. Thank you for all the posts, shares and kind words."

Last week, the State Department sent out a travel advisory to Mexico due to "crime." The department warned American travelers to "exercise increased caution" in the country.

"Violent crime, such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery, is widespread," the statement read.


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Santa Monica Airport to close in 2028

Santa Monica City officials and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Saturday an agreement to close the Santa Monica Airport on Dec. 31, 2028 and return 227 acres of aviation land to the city for eventual redevelopment.

The agreement ends a longstanding legal battle over the future of the airport.

The deal also provides for the immediate reduction of the airport's lone runway from 4,973 feet to 3,500 feet, reducing jet traffic and commercial charters.

``Mutual cooperation between the FAA and the city enabled us to reach this innovative solution, which resolves longstanding legal and regulatory disputes,'' FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said today. ``This is a fair resolution for all concerned because it strikes an appropriate balance between the public's interest in making local decisions about land use practices and its interests in safe and efficient aviation services.''

In 2014, Santa Monica voters passed a measure mandating that if the airport closes, the only permitted use of the land without a public vote would be parks, open space, recreation, education and/or cultural use.

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Brush fire scorches 225 acres of Montebello Hills riverbed

MONTEBELLO, CA (FOX 11 / CNS) Crews Monday fought a fire -- apparently the work of an arsonist -- that charred about 200 acres in the Montebello Hills and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, authorities said.

Authorities have arrested a man suspected of causing so-called Lincoln Fire, which scorched an estimated 200 acres after it broke out in a riverbed in More than 100 firefighters have battled the Montebello Hills portion of the fire since Sunday afternoon, said Montebello Fire Department Deputy Chief Dan Amador. The blaze was around 30 percent contained today.

Montebello police identified the man as 45-year-old Arturo Miallan Aguilar and said he was arrested on suspicion of arson and negligent fire. He was booked into the Montebello jail Sunday night in lieu of $35,000 bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department records. A Tuesday court appearance was scheduled.

SuperScoopers and bulldozers were called in to battle the brush fire, which was reported about 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Rio Hondo riverbed near the Whittier Narrows Reservoir, Montebello Fire Department Deputy Chief Dan Amador told City News Service. The blaze jumped roads and threatened oil fields and structures in the area, though none burned, Amador said.

A huge plume of black smoke was visible from across Los Angeles and Orange counties, as heavy brush burned just southwest of the interchange of the Pomona (60) and San Gabriel Valley (605) freeways.

Four firefighters were injured fighting the blaze, Amador said. One suffered heat exhaustion, one suffered a shoulder injury, one an eye injury, and one firefighter complained of neck and back pain after a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter made a hard landing at Rose Hills Cemetery due to a
mechanical problem. Some structures were threatened, but crews managed to protect them, Amador said.

The portion of the fire in Montebello was largely knocked down by about 5:15 p.m. Sunday, with about 50 acres burned, Amador said. Including a portion of the fire burning in an unincorporated area north of the point of origin, about 200 acres have burned, according to Amador and a county fire department dispatch supervisor.

Two recently arrived SuperScooper water-dropping aircraft leased to the county from the Province of Quebec assisted brushfire strike teams battling the fire. The fixed-wing planes were skimming water from the lake at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, according to Irwindale police.

Firefighters from departments in Monterey Park, Monrovia, Arcadia, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Glendale and San Gabriel were assisting in the firefight, according to a report from the scene. Some area homes were subject to voluntary evacuations. The fire closed stretches of Lincoln Avenue, San Gabriel and Rosemead boulevards and Durfee Avenue, according to Montebello police and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The eastbound Pomona Freeway was closed at San Gabriel Boulevard as of 5 p.m. Sunday but reopened about 8:30 p.m.. according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Cuomo giving back Harvey Weinstein donations after GOP criticism

New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign says it’s returning Harvey Weinstein donations, after coming under pressure from Republicans.

The Cuomo campaign released the following statement:

"The allegations against Harvey Weinstein are disturbing, horrid and the debate should be on how to best root out this reprehensible behavior and protect women from harassment and abuse. It’s shameful that some have sought to use this matter to score political points, but the real issues are far too serious to allow any distraction to overtake them. For that reason, the extraordinary step will be taken of giving all contributions from prior campaigns whose committees have been closed for years so that we can dispense with the Republican ploys and focus on the real issues.”

The statement ended with a shot at Republicans: “Will Republicans accept the support of a president who himself disrespected, demeaned and harassed women? Will they support pay equity? Where do they stand on Betsy DeVos rolling back Title 9 protection for sexual assault on college campuses? Do they support Roe v Wade? These are the answers that the people of this country deserve."

The Washington Free Beacon previously reported that Cuomo had been planning to keep more than half of the donations from Weinstein – a major Democratic donor and Hollywood titan – after reports surfaced that he allegedly sexually harassed and abused multiple women.

The Free Beacon reported that Cuomo had raised $110,400 from Weinstein or his film studio. Republicans had been criticizing Cuomo for holding onto some of the money, even as other Democratic officials returned it.

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Raphaël Sévère

French clarinettist (1994, Rennes)

Showing an extremely precocious talent, Raphaël Sévère had an exemplary musical education leading him to perform in the most prestigious venues with the greatest artists of our time.

Raphaël Sévère studied piano, violin and cello with his mother and joined the Nantes Conservatory at age 8, attending his father's clarinet course. After only 3 years, he was already invited to perform in China for his first solo appearance, performing Mozart’s clarinet concerto. The following year, he was awarded five international prizes including the Tokyo First Prize. Admitted at the Paris Conservatory at age 14, he graduated his master’s degree with high honours in June 2013.

At age 15, Raphael was nominated “Solo instrumental discovery” at the Victoires de la Musique Classique 2010, marking the beginning of a precocious career. He began to perform as a soloist alongside the Ile de France National Orchestra and the Russian National Philharmonic Orchestra and was also invited to perform at La Folle Journée in Nantes, at the Colmar International Festival, at the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier… He has performed with great names and ensembles such as Prazák Quartet, David Grimal, Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, Alain Planès, Gérard Caussé.

In 2013, he was the laureate of the prestigious Young Concerts Artists competition in New York, where he was awarded eight special prizes out of ten.

His first live album, recorded at age 12, was a recital comprising French works of the 20th century for clarinet. Opus 2, his latest release, included his interpretation of works by composers Martinů, Cossetto, Taneyev, Lutosławski, Kodály, Malcolm Arnold, Honegger, Busoni and Jean Françaix.

6 landmark dates in the life of Raphaël Sévère:

2002: Started studying clarinet

2005: First concert in China with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto

2006: Revealed to a larger audience thanks to France Musique

2007: Recorded his first live CD

2008: Joined the Paris Conservatory

2013: Was laureate of prestigious Young Concerts Artists competition in New York

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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Economic Development Committee meeting on Pond Street traffic study

Sharing an email from Town Administrator Jeff Nutting:

Good Morning
The chair of the ED committee has asked to post an economic development meeting next Wednesday at 6 pm prior to the planning workshop to discuss the attached daft traffic report prepared by BETA about potential development of the Pond street site. The Traffic engineer Greg Lucas will be in attendance to explain the report and answer questions.

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A key quote from the report attached below
"As can be seen in the above table, operational concerns for the movements to and from Old West Central Street are further exacerbated by the addition of trips from the theoretical Pond Street development. Although overall intersection LOS remains at an acceptable level, the development will further degrade existing areas of concern."
Fortunately, there are some recommendations that can work to alleviate the traffic concerns. They will require further study before MassDOT accepts and funds the work.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Madalene Village - ZBA hearing continues May 19

The continuation of the hearing on the developer's proposal for Madalene Village is scheduled for Thursday, May 19 at 7:50 PM. The Zoning Board of Appeals full agenda for this meeting can be found here

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21 Peck Street and 180 Cottage Street, Madalene Village - MV Cottage Development LLC Applicant is seeking a building permit to construct a 40 unit townhome style development. The building permit is denied without a comprehensive permit from the ZBA.

map of proposed development
map of proposed development

The listing of exemptions being sought from the ZBA

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Part 5 - The full Residential VII timeline and lessons learned

This is Part 5 of the series to collect the development of the Residential VII Zoning history in one place. The Residential VII zoning bylaw was discussed, written, approved in 2013 and then applied to Cook's Farm in 2014.

The Town Council meeting Wednesday January 18, 2017 has the agenda item to decide if this zoning bylaw should be applied to the Summer St parcel.

The Cook's Farm timeline and the creation of the Residential VII

  • 2013
  • The developer was a consultant in a meeting with the Economic Development Committee (EDC) as they discussed the Pond St property Oct 2012.
  • The developer wanted to come back to the EDC with his proposal for Cook's Farm.
  • He didn't get notification of being on the agenda and reached out to the Town Administrator at the end of January 2013.
  • The Town Administrator advised the developer to put something together on what the bylaw change would look like so they (Planning) could review it.
  • The developer did put his proposal together and sent it in March 2013.
  • The Town Administrator replied in March 2013 with issues raised (incorporating feedback from Planning).
  • The developer continues meeting with different groups within Franklin eventually with the Citizens Committee, and then the Master Plan committee, before coming to the Council meeting June 19, 2013. (audio recording now available)
  • The Town Council, Planning, and Community Development Dept, Planning Board met for a bylaw workshop on July 31, 2013.
  • The drafted bylaws came to the Town Council at the Sep 11, 2013 meeting to be referred to the Planning Board. (audio recording now available)
  • The Planning Board reviewed the bylaws and due to a procedural error, needed to re-do their vote at the Sep 23, 2013 meeting.
  • The Town Council held the first public hearing and qst reading of the bylaws on Sep 25, 2013. The bylaws moved to a second reading by a 5-2 vote (with 2 recused). (audio recording now available)
  • The Town Council had the 2nd reading at the Oct 16, 2013 meeting and passed the bylaws by a 6-1 vote (2 recused). (audio recording now available)
  • 2014
  • At June 18, 2014 Town Council meeting, a Cook family member acknowledged meeting with the developer beginning in 2012 in the process of complaining that this was "taking too long".
  • At the Nov 5, 2014 Town Council meeting the math challenge was with three councilors recusing themselves (and one open position - due to a resignation) were the five remaining councilors sufficient to vote on the measure before them? They voted 5-0 and it did pass.
  • 2016
  • With short notification, the neighbors along Summer St find out about the proposed zoning map change to enable a single family residence on approx 11 acres to be re-zoned to allow approx 34 single family units instead of the approx 6-7 that it would be currently zoned for.
  • The neighbors turned out in good numbers but were apparently ignored as the Council moved the item to a 2nd reading by a 8-0 vote (one recused).
  • 2017
  • The Town Council is scheduled for the 2nd reading for the zoning bylaw map change for the Summer St property at their Jan 18, 2017 meeting.

Are there some lessons to be learned from this?
  1. The bylaw notification process should be looked at. Some bylaws call for notification of abutters, some don't. It is inconsistent and unfair to the abutters.
  2. The Town Council should develop guidelines on what factors should be considered for the next Residential VII zoning change to be approved? With out this, it is an open field for anyone that meets the requirements to come forward and get theirs approved.

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the dip in the outfield of the new softball field is being 'fixed' by  moving the fences in and shortening the outfield
the dip in the outfield of the new softball field is being 'fixed' by
 moving the fences in and shortening the outfield

  1. Thank you Steve for doing this. This project on Summer St. makes no sense and is only designed to make money. Clearly spot zoning at its worst.

  2. Thank you. It was time consuming but worth it!


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Steve focuses his practice on litigation, proving services to the Firm’s clients in federal litigation, appellate practice, insurance defense and self-insured litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury, commercial trucking defense, and class action litigation.

Steve completed his undergraduate studies at Creighton University in 2008, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in political science. He earned his Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 2016, where he graduated cum laude and served on the Creighton Law Review. While in law school, Steve also earned a Master of Science in Government Organization and Leadership. He was accepted to the Nebraska bar in September 2016.

Honors & Awards

  • Creighton Law Review, Staff Member, 2014-2016
  • CALI Award for Excellence: Administrative Law, Negotiations
  • OPUS Prize Student Representative

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • Nebraska Bar Association
  • Omaha Bar Association

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  • Note: When a Volunteer Becomes an Employee: The Fifth Circuit Incorrectly Determined That A Volunteer Is Not An Employee Within The Standards of Title VII, 48 Creighton L.Rev. (June 2015).

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