title: I made a couple of bad choices sanjay dutt

text:
The Bollywood industry has seen a romantic hero earlier, Don, a Villain, Gangster (Bhai) and in much more anyone can do in a film. And that is Sanjay Dutt, he is one of the most controversial actor in B.Town. He has been in Jail for long time, live as addictive life as well. But every time when life pushes him back, he come forward stronger than ever before. With his recent interview started with the line that he made couple of bad choices. Sanjay Dutt is his latest attraction said, I made a couple of bad choices after i came from the jail.
Sanjay Dutt is geared up for the release of his upcoming movie Kalank and the actor is all out promoting the film in very enthusiastic manner. He opened up about his comeback after spending five years in prison. And stated that he made bad choices at the beginning but is now happy that everything is going smoothly and he has several movies in line.
Sanjay Dutt and Film Future
Sanjay Dutt shares “Yeah, I really wanted this to happen. I made a couple of bad choices when I was released from jail. It was good that I took time and didn’t jump into anything. Then Kalank came in followed by Shamshera. Suddenly, there was Sadak 2 with (Mahesh) Bhatt saab, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat. Recently, I signed Bhuj: The Pride of India. There are so many other movies in the pipeline. I’m really happy with the way things are working now”.
Well after the long time, he said he is changes person, and fans love that he came back to where he belongs. After quite a long time, Sanjay Dutt fans are excited about his comeback and many fan clubs all across the social media have sprung back to life. It’s exciting times ahead for Sanjay Dutt.
Sanjay Dutt will be seen in a variety of roles; these roles include an army officer, an Afghan king, Billiards champions and a politician. The actor is leaving no stone unturned to nail his performances in all these films.


tier: cub

shelf: civic-law

title: Safety

text:
For the Ponticelli Frères Group, beyond being an absolute priority, Safety is deeply embedded in our DNA.
More than a priority, our DNA
We are convinced that our activities can be carried out without anyone getting hurt. “Zero accidentsʺ is certainly an ambitious target but one that can be achieved with a high level of personal and collective commitment.
Every day and at the heart of our decisions we place safety concerns above all other considerations. Individual commitments are strengthened by a genuine collective culture which promotes “mutual vigilance” and “positive safety” for our employees’ well-being and our clients’ satisfaction.
Safety is our first commitment. It is sincere and visible. It is a part of the Group’s history and it has many benefits. The first one is to make sure that an employee never has an accident throughout his/her entire career within the Group. We consider this as a guarantee for our clients, partners, sub-contractors and temporary staff and the best way to express our humanity and our professionalism. It also enables us to progress in other areas such as quality and economic performance.
ʺ2 Safety Hoursʺ
The Group’s employees are involved in improving prevention within the Group during the ʺ2 Safety Hoursʺ. Held since 2006, this yearly event is an important occasion on all locations and also involves clients, service providers and partners. The ʺ2 Safety Hoursʺ are an opportunity to present safety results to everyone and develop topics to think about concerning safety matters.
The Ponticelli Frères Group has associated quality, health, safety and security in a unique and integrated approach to continuous improvement. This policy is regularly revised in order to be constantly appropriate and relevant.
QHSE and CSR Policy
The PONTICELLI Frères Group has associated quality, safety, environment and social responsibility in a unique and integrated approach to continuous improvement. This policy is regularly revised in order to be constantly appropriate and relevant.
A 20% decrease in the number of accidents since 2016
Whether they be work or commuting accidents
Accident frequency rated divided by 40 in 40 years


shelf: science-engineering

title: Indias ntpc company released the battery energy storage system epc bidding announcement

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The National Thermal Power Corporation of India (NTPC) has issued an EPC tender for a 10MW/40MWh battery storage system to be deployed in Ramagundam, Telangana state, to be connected to a 33kV grid interconnection point.
The battery energy storage system deployed by the winning bidder includes battery, battery management system, energy management system and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, power conversion system, protection system, communication system, auxiliary power system, monitoring system, fire protection system, Remote control system, and other related materials and accessories required for operation and maintenance.
The winning bidder must also undertake all associated electrical and civil works required to connect to the grid, and they must also provide full operational and maintenance work over the life of the battery storage project.
As bid security, bidders must pay 10 million rupees (about $130,772). The last day to submit bids is 23 May 2022. Bids will be opened on the same day.
There are multiple routes for bidders to meet the technical criteria. For the first route, the bidders should be battery energy storage systems and battery manufacturers and suppliers, whose cumulative deployed grid-connected battery energy storage systems reach more than 6MW/6MWh, and at least one 2MW/2MWh battery energy storage system has successfully operated six more than a month.
For the second route, bidders can provide, install and commission grid-connected battery energy storage systems with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 6MW/6MWh. At least one 2MW/2MWh battery energy storage system has been operating successfully for more than six months.
For the third route, the bidder should have an execution scale of not less than Rs 720 crore (approximately 980 crore) in the past ten years as a developer or as an EPC contractor in the power, steel, oil and gas, petrochemical or any other process industries million) industrial projects. Its reference projects must have been successfully operating for more than one year prior to the technical commercial bid opening date. The bidder must also build a substation with a minimum voltage class of 33kV as a developer or EPC contractor, including equipment such as circuit breakers and power transformers of 33kV or above. The substations it builds must also run successfully for more than a year.
Bidders must have an average annual turnover of 720 crore rupees (approximately US$9.8 million) over the past three financial years as of the technical commercial bid opening date. The bidder’s net assets as of the last day of the previous financial year shall not be less than 100% of the bidder’s share capital.
Post time: May-17-2022


tier: polar

shelf: software-docs

text:
Automate Fast & Win: 11 Event-Driven Automation Tasks for Enterprise DevOps Teams
Event-driven automation is a powerful approach to managing enterprise IT environments, allowing systems to automatically react to enterprise events (Observability / Monitoring / Security / Social / Machine) and reducing or removing the need for manual intervention.
This post discusses 11 common automation tasks that are ideal for enterprise DevOps teams looking to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure business continuity.
Struggling with ideas for where to start? These examples cover a range of scenarios, from security patching to resource optimization, and are paired with real code samples to help you get started.
1. Kubernetes Pod Actions
Description: Whilst in Kubernetes environments, a desired state is usually well maintained, occasionally restarting pods can be necessary to refresh the application state or apply new configurations. This automation task restarts pods to ensure they connect to the most updated environment. Guard rails can be easily added to prevent accidental overscaling.
Plugin/Technology: Kubernetes plugin
Benefit: Prevents application crashes and performance degradation by automating disk space management, improving system stability, and reducing manual intervention costs.
Explanation: This plugin restarts Kubernetes pods for a specific deployment in a given namespace, ensuring the application runs with the latest configurations or patches. Data such as deployment name or namespace can be dynamically passed from the triggering event, and Runbook Automation includes a selection of plugins to streamline this process.
This can easily be extended to any activity within the Kubernetes ecosystem, and 23 plugins are available for tasks such as maintaining PVs, deploying services, grabbing logs, or running internal jobs.
Benefit: Ensures application availability and reliability by keeping pods running with the latest configurations and patches, reducing downtime from misconfigurations.
2. Optimize Disk Resource
Description: Running out of disk space can lead to application crashes, degraded performance, and system instability. Manual monitoring and cleaning of disk space can be time-consuming and error-prone. Automated disk cleanup ensures that the system remains stable by removing unnecessary files.
Plugin/Technology: Bash inline script
Explanation: This script checks the disk usage of the root partition and initiates cleanup actions such as deleting old log files and clearing package caches when disk usage exceeds 80%.
3. Patch Deployment
Description: Vulnerabilities in Linux systems need to be patched promptly to prevent exploitation. This automation task automatically applies security patches when a vulnerability is detected.
Plugin/Technology: Ansible Inline
Explanation: This playbook updates all packages on Linux systems. It can be triggered when a vulnerability is detected or scheduled to run periodically.
Benefit: Enhances security posture by applying security patches promptly, minimizing vulnerability windows, and protecting against potential exploits.
4. Kubernetes Scaling
Description: In Kubernetes environments, scaling up or down a deployment can be crucial to manage workload effectively, especially during peak usage or when resource usage drops. This automation task scales a deployment to match the current demand with a defined maximum number of instances to ensure optimal resource usage.
Plugin/Technology: Kubernetes plugin
Explanation: This script checks the current number of replicas of a deployment and scales it up to the maximum defined number if more resources are required or scales it down during periods of lower demand.
Benefit: Optimizes resource usage by dynamically scaling deployments based on demand, reducing infrastructure costs while maintaining performance during peak times.
5. Security Incident Response
Description: Security incidents such as unauthorized access attempts require immediate action. Automate the response to detected incidents for better security posture. There are dedicated SIEM tools for these purposes, but Runbook Automation can be utilized to enhance the block or quarantine process.
Plugin/Technology: Lambda Invoke
Explanation: This Lambda function takes a malicious IP address as input and adds a security group rule to block the IP address.
Benefit: Improves security response times by automating incident handling, reducing the risk of breaches, and limiting potential damage from malicious activity.
6. Database Maintenance
Description: As an example of maintaining database health, PostgreSQL requires periodic vacuuming to clean up unnecessary data and reclaim storage. This helps keep database performance optimal.
Plugin/Technology: SQL Run Step plugin
Explanation: This script performs a vacuum operation on a PostgreSQL database to optimize performance by reclaiming storage and cleaning up unnecessary data.
Benefit: Ensures optimal database performance and longevity by automating routine maintenance tasks, reducing manual effort, and preventing performance issues.
7. IAC Drift Remediation with Terraform
Description: Cloud-native environments require consistent configuration to ensure stability. This automation task helps apply corrective actions when configuration drifts from the desired state.
Explanation: This Terraform script defines an AWS EC2 instance. Any drift from this configuration can be corrected by reapplying the Terraform plan.
Benefit: Maintains cloud infrastructure consistency, minimizing the risk of configuration drift, which can lead to unexpected outages or security vulnerabilities.
8. Automated Backup and Recovery
Description: Regular backups are critical for business continuity. Automated backups ensure that data is always recoverable.
Plugin/Technology: Command step
Explanation: This script creates a daily snapshot of an RDS instance, ensuring that data can be recovered if needed. Credentials can use IAM or be passed securely from a key store.
It reduces the risk of data loss by ensuring regular backups, improving disaster recovery capabilities, and minimizing potential business disruption.
Benefit: Reduces cloud costs by automatically stopping unused resources, ensuring that unnecessary expenses are minimized and resource utilization is optimized.
9. Resource Optimization and Cost Management
Description: Inefficient resources lead to unnecessary costs. Automated optimization helps cut costs.
Plugin/Technology: Python script
Explanation: This Python code stops EC2 instances that have been running for over 24 hours and are tagged for automatic stopping, optimizing resource use.
Benefit: Ensures uninterrupted, secure communication and prevents service outages due to expired SSL certificates, safeguarding customer trust and service reliability.
10. Check SSL Certificate Expiry
Description: Ensuring SSL certificates are up-to-date is crucial to maintaining secure communication between users and services. This automation task checks the expiry date of an SSL certificate for a given URL and provides a warning if it is about to expire within a configured number of days.
Plugin/Technology: Bash Script plugin
Explanation: This script checks the SSL certificate expiry date for a given URL. If the certificate is set to expire within the configured number of warning days, it prints a warning message.
11. Windows Server Restart Remediation
Description: Restarting a Windows server can be necessary to apply patches, resolve performance issues, or implement configuration changes. This automation task uses PowerShell to remotely restart a Windows server in an event-driven manner.
Plugin/Technology: Powershell script
Explanation: This PowerShell script remotely restarts a Windows server specified by $ServerName
. The -Force
flag ensures the restart proceeds even if users are logged in, and -Wait
allows monitoring of the restart process with a timeout of 300 seconds.
Benefit: Enhances system availability by automating server restarts for patching or performance improvements, minimizing downtime and manual maintenance efforts.
Event-driven automation transforms how organizations manage their IT environments, enabling proactive and efficient remediation. By implementing these automation tasks, businesses can enhance their operational resilience, security, and cost-effectiveness, allowing teams to focus more on strategic initiatives.
PagerDuty Runbook Automation helps organizations standardize on a common approach for both existing and future state automation across cloud/hybrid and self-hosted platforms, with plugins for both contemporary and traditional architectures.
Automation Content Library
To make things easier for those just getting started, an automation content library is being launched at https://www.pagerduty.com/use-case-library/.
The library enables multiple automation standardization approaches, including:
- Bring your own code
- Build from existing content
- Automate GenAI job creation in Runbook Automation
About the Author
Justyn is a member of the Solution Consulting team at PagerDuty. Passionate about automation and infrastructure as code, Justyn helps PagerDuty customers streamline their operations and embrace modern technologies to achieve scalability and efficiency and remove low-value tasks.


shelf: health

title: Jill anderson

text:
Battling for her life was the furthest thing from Jill Anderson’s mind. Jill lived at home with her husband and three young boys. She worked full-time, cared for her family, and enjoyed camping, fishing, and attending rodeos. Life was good and fulfilling.
When Jill began feeling ill one day, everything changed. She experienced fevers, chills, rigors, and shortness of breath, leading her to Bemidji Hospital. There, she was admitted and diagnosed with septic shock, double pneumonia, and influenza B, which required her to be placed on a ventilator. Just three short days later, Jill’s condition worsened, and she was airlifted to a hospital in Duluth to receive dialysis for kidney failure and to wean off the ventilator. She spent weeks sedated while in Duluth.
Stabilized but still facing an extended hospitalization due to her complex medical needs, Jill transferred to Vibra Hospital of Fargo. Vibra Hospital is a critical care hospital, a type of specialty hospital that provides a high level of medical care for an extended period of time.
Jill arrived at Vibra Hospital facing extreme weakness due to the weeks of sedation. She could not walk and required two people to help her sit on the side of the hospital bed. She could not complete most self-care activities herself or eat a regular diet. But Jill was motivated and prepared to work.
Longing to return home to her family, Jill worked hard with the therapy team at Vibra to regain her strength. Following a swallow study, which assessed Jill’s ability to eat safely, she began a modified diet and quickly progressed to a regular diet. Through her efforts with physical therapy, Jill began walking again, able to cover about 100 feet. Likewise, her hard work with occupational therapy paid off, and Jill can dress and bathe herself with minimal assistance.
Having made significant progress during her stay at Vibra Hospital of Fargo, Jill was ready for the final stage of her recovery. She discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation facility to continue regaining her strength to safely return home to her loving family.


shelf: finance

text:
Early hire returns to Ariel Re in new role
Ariel Re has brought back Katie Partington Howarth (pictured), who was one of its earliest hires, to fill the newly created role of chief capital officer.
Bermuda-based Ariel said Partington Howarth will report to chief executive officer Ryan Mather and will be responsible for Ariel Re’s capital strategy including sourcing external capital and managing investor relations.
Partington Howarth was originally hired by Ariel in 2005 and rose to the position of head of underwriting risk when the business was acquired by Argo Group in 2017. Most recently, she was chief underwriting officer at Axis Re.
She joins tomorrow and will continue the work of chief financial officer Mike Pedraja whose team attracted significant new underwriting capital for 2023, including $270 million of investment previously announced in March.
Partington Howarth said: “I am delighted to be returning to Ariel Re in this exciting period of growth for the company as we seek to work with our capital partners and take advantage of the best opportunities in the market.
“Ariel Re has a well-earned reputation as a premier manager of reinsurance risk, and I look forward to working with Ryan and Mike on continuing their success.”
Mather said: “We are excited to have Katie rejoin Ariel Re and facilitate our growth as we seek to take advantage of the hardening property market.
He added: "Katie brings extensive knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance industries having served in a variety of senior leadership roles. We look forward to her contributions in raising and managing our future capital."


shelf: education

text:
IASC NEXT Career Pathways Teacher Spotlight
Shelly Lindstrom is a science teacher at the Grand Rapids High School who teaches courses in the healthcare career pathway. Lindstrom has known for some time that students need opportunities to expand their healthcare experiences beyond the walls of the classroom. In November 2022, GRHS became a chapter of HOSA. HOSA is an organization that promotes health care career opportunities and prepares students to pursue careers in the field. HOSA meets twice a month and focuses on leadership, education and service. So far, students have organized and ran a Christmas party for DCD/ASD students and host a different healthcare speaker every month. We are now looking forward to attending our first HOSA competition. Competitions are designed to motivate members to improve their knowledge and skills.
IASC NEXT Career Pathways Student Spotlight
Noah Jetland is a junior at GRHS. He is currently taking Anatomy 3 in the healthcare pathway. He is also HOSA’S Vice President. Noah’s future career plans are to attend ICC and then the University of Minnesota to pursue a nursing degree. Noah is passionate about the opportunities HOSA brings to students. His favorite component is the healthcare speakers. “I feel like I have a lot of general knowledge about healthcare, but I always walk away thinking – I didn’t even know that was a thing. The speakers have broadened my awareness and helped me think about my own career path.” Noah also values the leadership opportunities HOSA offers and the opportunity to meet regularly with other students who share the same interest in healthcare. For underclassman who have limited opportunities to take healthcare electives, the exposure to healthcare in the meetings is very valuable.


shelf: home-craft

title: Black bean burgers sweet potato fries

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Corn Salsa: Combine 1 can corn, drained (fresh or frozen is great if you have it. Since we're cutting the sodium, I used fresh.), 1/2 c chopped tomato, 1 green onion, 1/4 c cilantro, 1 diced jalapeno pepper, juice of one lime.
I have this in quotes because it's truly not guacamole -- just 2 avocados mashed and combined with the juice of 1 lime but it's fantastic on these burgers!Here are a few helpful tips for some of the ingredients used in this recipe.
If you use Cilantro, you know it goes 'bad' very quickly. I learned this neat trick -- Wash and dry the Cilantro and put it in a jar with a little bit of water. Put a plastic bag over the leaves and store in the refrigerator. It really works! I've had this bunch of Cilantro for TEN DAYS and it is as fresh as the day I bought it!
Lots of recipes may call for fresh lime juice but not the peel. I never throw the squeezed limes (or lemons) away! Toss them into a ziplock bag and put in your freezer. When you DO need lime peel, pull them out and grate. Since they're frozen, they will be really easy to grate as well! The reverse is true, using the peel, I toss the lemons or limes in the freezer and have them to use for juice another time.
An easy way to get your avocado ready for mashing -- using a knife, cut the meat of the avocado in both directions (and make sure you don't jab the knife through the skin and out into the palm of your hand . . . just sayin'). Using a spoon, scoop out all of the little diced pieces.
And finally, here's the recipe for the burgers:
2/3 c onion, 4 cloves garlic, 2 t cumin, 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed, 4 slices light, bread, 2/3 c Cilantro, 1 c walnuts, salt, pepper, 2 eggs (or 1/2 c egg substitute). Combine all in a food processor. Chill for about an hour and form into patties. (It IS a sticky mixture so sometimes I may flour my hands to form the patties. Cook in non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray until lightly browned. Top with corn salsa and guacamole.
Sweet Potato Fries
Peel and slice four large sweet potatoes. Brush with 2 t olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 t half and half salt (or regular), 1/4 t black pepper, 1/2 t paprika, 1/4 t red pepper flakes, 1/4 t garlic powder. Toss together with your hands or in a plastic bag to coat evenly. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, Toss and bake 20 minutes longer or until golden brown and cooked through.A great, healthy meal that you'll actually ENJOY!


shelf: history-culture

title: Album review flash forward endings beginnings uncle m music

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Flash Forward’s fifth full-length album, Endings = Beginnings (Uncle M Music), is filled with rock-lover diversity. From heartfelt emotion, angsty guitar riffs, eighties-synths, to catchy singalong anthems, danceable beats, instrumental tracks, and heavy rock drums, Flash Forward does not shy away from genre blending.
The album kicks off and lures in listeners with a synthy acapella track, reminiscent of Imogen Heap’s ‘Hide and Seek’. The lyrics “Tell me, how does it feel in paradise” sink in with sorrowful harmonies, as it slides into ‘Young Blood’, which builds and erupts to a crunchy, powerful chorus that begs to be shouted.
Arguably the heaviest song on the album, ‘Bloodshot Eyes’ keeps the satisfyingly crunchy guitars and charging drumbeat going, and a disgusted curled lip emerges with the lyrics “I do believe/You make me feel/You make me feel/Sick, sick, sick/I still believe/You make me feel/You make me feel/Sick sick sick,” while ‘Endings’ slows everything down and eases listeners into the first semi-lo-fi instrumental track of the album.
The jarring switch from the calm instrumental track to the crash of drums slams the listener into desperation. ‘Drowning Underwater’ blends mournful guitar riffs with equally desolate lyrics, but the pain is driven home by vocalist Nico Schiesewitz of metalcore band Breathe Atlantis. Nico offers his unclean vocals to ground the feelings of helplessness and pleading within the track, which gives a nod to the genre familiars You Me At Six’s track with Oli Sykes, ‘Bite My Tongue’.
Erring more towards club rock, ‘Over You’ builds slowly and introduces a pulsing and danceable synth beat before the guitars and drums flesh out the track. Bethany Curtis, frontwoman of rock band December Falls, aids with the call and echo, and showcases the dual reality of heartbreak and longing with her vocal cries and harmonies.
Things flashback a few decades as the upbeat, jump-around-the-living room track ‘Out of Love’ pays homage to the dominating music style of the eightie. Dance-pop synth and gated reverb drumming smother this track, while the lyrics completely juxtapose the feel of the song. The chorus bleeds with misunderstanding and heartbreak: “I might be broken inside but I’m still trying to get this right/Call it farewell cause I have to live without you/I know I can’t slip inside your mind/And I can’t turn back time/I wish you well… We’re out of love.”
‘Cotton Candy Clouds’ follows; a mellow rock ballad about longing and nostalgia. It effortlessly bridges the transition to ‘Criminals’ which takes on the darker tones of frustration and regret. ‘Saviour’ slows things down but warms up to a sensual simmer – it’s a power anthem in dedication to one’s protector and constant in their life. As it fades out, piano notes chime in as ‘Beginnings’ plays, the second instrumental track of the album. Reverberated guitar carries the tune, and a beat fills it out, much like its sister track, ‘Endings’
Closing out Endings = Beginnings, ‘Heartclash’ and ‘No Use’ continue with the overall album theme of lost love, shortcomings, heartbreak, reverie, and found love, all swathed with soft rock tones.
Buy the album here:
7 / 10


title: Breaking inec suspends re run elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the suspension of the ongoing re-run elections in Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa lbom State, Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State and Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State over disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olamekun disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
The commission noted that necessary measures for the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission’s meeting on Monday.
It called on security agencies to investigate the incidents.
“Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa lbom State
“Suspension of elections in two Polling Units (Village Hall, EdemUrua 003 in Ini LGA and Village Hall Mbiabong Ikot Udo 003 in Ikono LGA) where all election materials were carted away by hoodlums.
“Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State.
Suspension of elections in all eight Polling Units where the original results sheets were not available for inspection by voters before the commencement of polls.
“Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State.
Suspension of elections in all ten Polling Units in Kunchi LGA due to invasion, vandalization, and disruption by thugs.
“The decision of the Commission aligns with the provisions of Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act, 2022. Further necessary measures for the affected constituencies will be announced after the Commission’s meeting on Monday.
“INEC invites the security agencies to investigate the incidents, while the Commission commits to thoroughly interrogating any breaches involving its officials”, it stated.
Saga Gist recalls that INEC announced re-run elections in 34 constituencies nationwide.


title: Physics-based deep learning

text:
Physics-based deep learning
Numerical simulations have a long history of reshaping the way we model and understand physical phenomena and help to optimize processes, predict behavior and discover new principles. In the past decade machine learning, especially deep learning, has become a popular new tool that industries in many domains are starting to pick up not only to exploit data patterns but as a complementary approach to these classical numerical simulations. Physics-based deep learning is a field that combines neural networks, typically supervised or reinforcement learning models, alongside numerical PDE solvers to tackle problems in domains including climate modeling, predictive maintenance, computer graphics, plasma or accelerator physics and many others. This field has a huge potential to influence basically all computational methods in the upcoming decades.
This talk will give an overview of some of the hot and quickly evolving topics related to deep learning in the context of physics-based simulations, including examples from standard supervised learning, physical loss constraints, more tightly coupled learning algorithms with differentiable simulations, training algorithms tailored to physics problems, as well as reinforcement learning and uncertainty modeling. The lecture is based on the book "Physics-based Deep Learning" by N. Thuerey et. al.
Peter is a PhD student in particle accelerator physics, studying the nonlinear dynamics and instabilities of colliding beams at the proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC-ee). Based at CERN, he is part of a team developing a general purpose beam dynamics simulation software. He also holds a BSc in physics and an MSc in applied and engineering physics with a specialization in scientific computing. Besides his studies, he broadened his experience in the frame of side projects and internships, both in industry and academia.


title: Starwind cloud vtl for aws and veeam

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These days, almost every company that stores its own data on-premise, will it be the virtual machines, databases or just plain files, needs to be sure that this data won’t be lost due to some accident or human error. More to say, backup solutions are usually requested to be flexible, feature-rich and utilize different storage-optimization technologies for increased cost-efficiency.
The additional requirement of the long-term data retention significantly increases the overall cost of the final solution, which resulted in an increased demand for public clouds like Amazon Web Services and Azure as a backup repository for their data.
StarWind Cloud VTL for AWS and Veeam creates an additional backup storage tier, fulfilling the “3-2-1 backup” strategy, and gives the ability to send older backups to AWS S3 and Glacier. Virtual tape backups are also self-protected against ransomware since all data is being sealed into “containers” that cannot be directly affected by the malicious software.
The above approach allows replacing expensive local storage or physical tapes with the cost-efficient cloud storage, increasing backup speed and raising the safety level of the backup repository. It allows data to survive almost any type of disaster.
Virtual Tape Library
StarWind Virtual Tape Library emulates the real tape library hardware, allowing virtual tapes to be stored on top of the inexpensive high-capacity drives. VTL provides an ability to fit the backup window and secure the data, storing it on the virtual tapes, that are immune to any type of ransomware.
Additionally, StarWind Cloud VTL helps to fulfill the “3-2-1 backup” rule, ensuring that data will be backed up to the local backup repository, with an ability to offload backups even further to cloud storage, like AWS S3 and Glacier.
Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam B&R provides a flexible and powerful platform for managing backups, recovery, and replication of virtualized applications and data. With the functionality of B&R, you get the ability to perform backup jobs faster and reduce backup and storage costs. Restoration of the virtual machines and files is extremely easy and fast, giving you an option to restore from your backups in the shortest time and continue to run the production.
Veeam B&R gives native tape support for automated tape libraries (including VTL) and features advanced tape functionality for backing up virtual machines, including parallel processing and Global Media Pool. Thus, providing a simplified tape infrastructure management, advanced archiving options and ability to recover data from tapes.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services is an in-depth and powerful cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. These days, AWS provides highly reliable, easily scalable and low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud.
Among the dozens of services available to customers, AWS has also a Simple Storage Service (S3), a scalable and high-speed service designed for online backup and archiving of data and application programs. There is also Amazon Glacier, an extremely low-cost cloud storage service for data archiving and long-term backup.
With the functionality of additional backup solutions, using AWS storage services allows you to make your data backup strategy even more well-rounded.
The particular StarWind Cloud VTL installation consists of several components. For this configuration, you need to have a single standalone server for the local backup repository. StarWind Virtual Tape Library and Veeam Backup & Replication must be deployed on this server. Also, you need A registered Amazon Web Services Account to create a backup repository bucket, where your tapes will be stored.
StarWind Cloud VTL configuration
StarWind Cloud VTL solution is partially based on VSAN from StarWind and, obviously, you will need to install VSAN from StarWind software on your backup server in order to set everything up. When following the Installation Wizard, make sure that “Cloud Replicator for VTL” box is checked in the Components Selection tab. Apply the license key, verify the specified settings and finish the installation.
Launch the StarWind Management console and specify the default storage pool on the server. All your devices will be stored in this location by default. However, you will be able to specify a custom location while creating new devices or tape drives.
After specifying the storage pool, create a VTL Device. Choose the Virtual Tape Library location and select device model to emulate (recommended is HP MSL 8096). Once the VTL device is created, add the amount of tapes needed. Specify the tape parameters.
Tape Creation Wizard
Created tapes will appear in the Tapes list of the VTL device.
Tapes in the VTL device
The next step will be to get Access key ID and Secret access key in AWS. Save the keys as this information will be used later in the process of configuration.
Configuring replication to Amazon S3 Bucket
To upload tapes to AWS S3, you will need to create a new storage bucket in the S3 Console and provide the required privileges to the corresponding AWS User:
Amazon S3 bucket
When the bucket is successfully created, we can proceed and setup cloud replication settings in StarWind Management Console. This can be done by choosing “Cloud Replication” option located right against your StarWind VTL device.
Specify the Amazon access credentials and the bucket name. Now, configure the retention policy for your tape device. Next, you need to connect the VTL device trough, iSCSI Initiator. In this particular case, the local host will act as a storage for virtual tapes.
Adding StarWind VTL device to Veeam Backup and Replication
The important step for connecting VTL to Veeam is to install tape library drivers. The ones you need are HPE StoreEver Tape Drivers for Microsoft Windows. These drivers must be installed on the host where StarWind VTL device is mounted. After the installation, double-check that device is visible in the Windows Device Manager.
Before creating backup jobs, StarWind VTL device must be presented to your Veeam Backup and Replication Server. It can be performed in a few clicks by choosing “Add Tape Server” option from the Tape Infrastructure tab in Veeam Backup and Replication Console.
After completing the wizard, you will see the StarWind tape library device in Tape Infrastructure menu.
VTL device in Veeam B&R Console
Create a media pool and place your tapes in it, so in the process of backup, you can choose the location where your files will be stored. Specify Media Set, local retention settings and other options if needed.
Configuring backup jobs
Now, when the initial configuration of StarWind VTL and Veeam B&R is finished, you can proceed and create new Tape Backup job with automated off-load to cloud. Select either “File to Tape” or “Backup to Tape” job and specify the files you want to back up to the virtual tape.
Choose the media pool, where the data will be stored, and configure the incremental backup schedule if necessary.
Creating backup job
In the end of the wizard, specify the additional settings and check the “Export current media set upon job completion” option. Virtual tapes will be automatically offloaded to your Amazon S3 bucket or Glacier after the backup job completion. You can also eject media upon job completion to free up the slot.
Specifying tape backup options
After the successful backup, the tape will be ejected, exported and marked as “Offline”. Now it will be automatically replicated to Amazon S3. When the tape is uploaded to cloud, you can see that its status in Offline Shelf overview was changed from Local to Cloud.
Successful upload to Amazon S3
At this point, the backup to the cloud can be considered successful.
Restoring tapes from Amazon S3
When it comes to restoring StarWind virtual tapes that were moved to the Amazon S3 bucket, it turns to be a pretty easy and straightforward procedure.
All you need to do is to open StarWind Management Console and use “Restore from Cloud” option in your VTL device. Choosing the tapes that you need to restore will initiate the download sequence. You can view the download progress in the Offline Shelf overview. After successful download, the tape you need to restore from will be relocated to the tape library slot.
Restore from Cloud
The only step left is to restore files from the tape, using Veeam B&R Console.
It is not a surprise that physical tapes still remain a popular solution for storing backups while virtual tapes can be an even better choice because of the increased backup speeds and flexibility.
StarWind Cloud VTL solution creates an additional layer of safety by transferring the backups to Amazon Cloud Storage. This approach makes sure that you will never lose your data even in the case of a massive disaster.
The complete configuration manual about implementing StarWind VTL with Veeam B&R in Amazon can be found in this technical paper: StarWind Cloud VTL for AWS and Veeam.


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“Zindagi ko Jeene Wala Ek Saacha Dost” Mukesh Mehtaji
A Tribute to Mukesh Mehta ji
It is still difficult to accept that Mukesh Mehta ji, my dear neighbor and friend, is no longer among us. A man so full of warmth, always smiling, always grounded—he made every interaction feel personal and memorable. We lived in the same B Block of Centroid Building—he on the 1st floor and I on the 7th. We often crossed paths, and his trademark greeting, “Kya doctor saheb, kaise hai?” still rings in my ears. Calm, cheerful, and ever-approachable, he brought a quiet joy to everyday life.
On the evening of 3rd May 2025, I met him and requested him to subscribe to my newly launched health awareness YouTube channel on tuberculosis, respiratory diseases, and de-addiction. Without hesitation, he said, “Doctor saheb, yeh to bahut hi achha kaam hai. Main apne sab doston ko bolunga subscribe karne ke liye.” That was Mukesh bhai—always supportive, always ready to uplift others doing good work.
Earlier, on 2nd May2025, I had seen him outside Popular Hotel in Ghatkopar East with his 1973 batch school friends. When I asked what keeps them so bonded after all these years, he smiled and said, “Mazak, masti, thoda Lonavala, bas zindagi chalti rahe.” He truly lived in the moment. Whether chatting with neighbors or casually sitting with the security guards, he had time for everyone. His gentle, inclusive nature reminded me of Rajesh Khanna’s iconic role in Anand: “Zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi.”
Sadly, on 5th May 2025, he left us suddenly. I couldn’t attend his funeral, as I was at the hospital initiating treatment for two critical patients suffering from MDR and Pre-XDR tuberculosis—conditions with cure rates below 30%. Though I was physically absent, my heart was with him and all who gathered to bid him farewell.
As I sit with the memories, I’m reminded of a song from our younger days:
“Diye jalte hain, phool khilte hain, badi mushkil se magar, duniya mein dost milte hain…”
Mukesh bhai, you were one of those rare friends. Your friendship was a gift. Your loss, a silence that lingers.
Anand marte nahi… aur ache dost kabhi door nahi jaate.
Dr Rajendra Nanavare Pulmonologist, Mumbai, Maharashtra.


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City simulator Cities Skylines has received at least one major free patch full of features with the release of every expansion. For owners of the Xbox One version of Paradox Interactive’s municipal management game today’s patch could be one of the best yet – adding something that only PC players have enjoyed up until this point, mod support.
Brand new buildings and in-game items will be added for free through the addition of mods. Both Paradox Interactive and Tantalus Media will be curating through community submitted modifications to bring new content to the Xbox One version of Skylines. From their official press release it doesn’t look like some of the additional features available to PC players for the longest time, like auto bulldoze and automatic tax adjustments, will be making their way to Xbox.
Sandra, a Product Manager with Paradox had this to say about collaborating with the Xbox Product Team to bring mod support to Cities Skylines:
“We’ve been working together with Tantalus to see if there was a way to bring mods to our console players that was as enjoyable as it has been on other platforms, and with help from the Xbox team, we’re ready to let our fans give mods a try in Cities: Skylines. If things keep going well, we’re eager to see which mods may appear in the future as we keep testing and working on this content!”
In addition to the free patch released today that brings mod support to Xbox One, a new pack of premium DLC that includes styles and buildings for resident and commercial districts, the Content Creator’s Pack, will be released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 next month on March 6th. Season Pass holders and owners of the Premium Edition of Cities Skylines on Xbox One will receive the Content Creator’s Pack for free.
Pictured Above: The PC Version of Cities Skylines Circa 2015.


title: Reflections on the march 2021 mini conference

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On Thursday, 25th of March, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit held their second mini conference of the academic year. Focussed on the theme of embedding wellbeing in the curriculum, the conference brought together internal and external speakers on three strands: recognising barriers to student well-being, building resilience in students, and encouraging students to flourish.
The conference boasted a range of speakers from across Aberystwyth University, as well as an external speaker from Coleg Cambria. Topics ranged from the ongoing work on wellbeing by the Student Support team, wellbeing in foundation year programmes, and building student resilience to reframing of mistakes as a learning opportunity, and personalising approaches to engaging with students and their work. Our two keynote speakers, Frederica Roberts and Kate Lister focussed on positive education and online communities respectively. In the spirit of the conference, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit also organised two activities during the morning and afternoon breaks: desk yoga and a guided meditation with local yoga teacher Regina Hellmich, which several delegates identified as a conference highlight. The day concluded with a plenary session in which everyone was encouraged to reflect on their insights and identify concrete applications of best practice going forward.
If you missed the mini conference or could only attend parts of it, you can now access recordings of most presentations here. Simply log in with your Aberystwyth ID and password. In addition, we strongly encourage you to sign up to our next Academy Forum on the 20th of April, entitled “How can I embed wellbeing into the curriculum?” – we look forward to seeing you there.


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Step into a world of sophistication and tranquility with Farrow and Ball's Cook's Blue (237). This deep and rich hue evokes a sense of calm and elegance, making it perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in bedrooms or home offices. The timeless appeal of Cook's Blue (237) lends itself well to traditional interiors, adding a touch of refined charm to living rooms and dining rooms. Pair it with crisp white accents for a fresh and modern look, or with warm wood tones for a cozy and inviting feel. Let Cook's Blue (237) transform your space into a sanctuary of style and comfort.
Cook's Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Cook's Blue for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Farrow and Ball 237 for bathroom
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Farrow and Ball Cook's Blue reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
What are Farrow and Ball Cook's Blue undertones?
The undertone of Cook's Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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Coordinating colors. Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Cook's Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent decor, it may become monotonous.
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cook's Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 29, such as Farrow and Ball Dove Tale and Purbeck Stone.


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The German Democratic Republic is observing the Romantic Day Festival
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany will host the annual Romanic Day on May 31, 2025, along the renowned "Street of Romanic" architecture. Various historical sites in the region will offer unique tours, events, and concerts to commemorate the occasion.
State Minister and Minister for Culture, Rainer Robra, views this day as a chance to delve into the region's rich medieval history. He commented, "A millennium ago, the Ottonians transformed Saxony-Anhalt into a political and cultural hub in Europe. Its artistic and architectural legacy remains unparalleled in any other federal state. I invite the citizens to explore the awe-inspiring Romanic structures and the diversity of this era."
The Romanic Day traditionally falls on the Saturday following Ascension. In addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Naumburger Cathedral, the monastery church of Groß Ammensleben, the Liebfrauenkirche in Halberstadt, the monastery of Jerichow, the monastery and Kaiserpfalz of Memleben, the Merseburger Cathedral, Schloss Neuenburg, the ruins of Nordhusen, and the Dom of Quedlinburg are among the participating locations along the "Street of Romanic."
Originally established in 1993, the "Street of Romanic" is one of Germany's most famed tourist routes, linking 88 monasteries, cathedrals, treasure chambers, village churches, castles, and palaces in Saxony-Anhalt as remnants of a pivotal era in German and European history.
For more information and the program, visit www.strassederromanik.de. Visitors are encouraged to check the official tourism websites or contact local tourism offices in Saxony-Anhalt for the most accurate and up-to-date information about events or special openings along the "Street of Romanic" on May 31, 2025.
Others considering a diet with food of a fat content by weight exceeding 13% might reconsider their lifestyle choices, as this could potentially interfere with their travel plans to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany on May 31, 2025, during the Romanic Day festival. Embracing the unique lifestyle of this historical region, coupled with exploration of its renowned Romanic architecture, promises an unforgettable travel experience.


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A prominent solicitor advocate today accused international firm Kennedys Law of ‘quadruplication’ of its legal bill as he faces an indemnity costs assessment hearing.
Robin Makin launched proceedings against the Transcription Agency and Costs Judge James personally under the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR, seeking personal data the defendants held about him. The defendants relied on the judicial exemption and Makin’s claim was dismissed.
In Makin v The Transcription Agency LLP & Anor  EWHC 2283 (KB), the solicitor - of Liverpool Legal - was ordered to pay the costs of each defendant on the indemnity basis, in part because of his ‘grave attempt to besmirch’ the reputation of Costs Judge James.
But, appearing in the Senior Courts Cost Office, Makin described the costs being claimed by the Transcription Agency as ‘grossly excessive’.
At a detailed assessment of costs, Makin asked Deputy Costs Judge Lightman to go through the bill put forward by international firm Kennedys Law LLP line by line, challenging numerous items on the basis of time spent.
‘They are having their cake and eating it, it is two bites of the same cherry’, Makin said. ‘It seems to be duplication, triplication, quadruplication of effectively the same matters’, he added.
‘I am in an impossible position’, Makin argued. ‘We are aware of how these firms operate on their timesheets, billing time for everything. I never operated in that way and I think you have got to be aware that people have just got to get as much time on their timesheets…’
Dan Stacey, instructed by Kennedys - from which legal director John Lambert attended - intervened to argue this was an ‘allegation of professional misconduct’ which should not be allowed. ‘This was an extremely important case’, Stacey said. ‘The reputation of the Transcription Agency and indeed the judge was in question.’
During the assessment Lightman disallowed some items put forwards by Kennedys, such as their decision to send two fee earners to accompany counsel at the trial, but allowed some at a reduced number of units and allowed others in full.
The hearing - in which Makin acts in person - continues.


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Our Mares . . . The Essential Foundation
The mare is essential and it can be argued the most important part of the equine breeding equation. She provides 50% of the foal’s genetics and also imprints the foal for the first few months helping to shape it’s personality and behavior. We put conformation, disposition and healthy genetics (disease free) at the top of our list of requirements for PWR mares.
The beauty they bring to the equation is the icing on the cake.
Alexis van Prairie Wind is an exciting new addition to our PWR family. She is the grandaughter of our first purebred Friesian stallion, Alex ut de Finnen making her very special to us. Her sire is an outstanding blue roan 50% Friesian, Magnum, making Alexis 50% Friesian. She will be bred to Daario van Dream Gait for a 2026 foal.
Twilight van Prairie Wind (Tilly) is a highly anticipated result of the pairing of the wonderful Friesian stallion, Daario, and a beautiful AQHA mare, Ellie. She has a bright future here at PWR and will eventually be bred to our blue roan stallion, Sampson.
Rhythm N Blues Jazz is the newest addition to the PWR family and completes the goal of three blue roan Friesian cross mares to eventually breed to our blue roan Frieseron stallion, Sampson. Her sire is the stunning Gypsy stallion, GTF Over the Moon. Her dam provides the desireable Friesian influence.
Quality begets Quality
At Prairie Wind Pearls we believe that if you start with the highest quality mare and choose an excellent stallion you will be blessed with the quality foals that you are proud to say
"THAT is a Prairie Wind Foal."


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Most folks are aware of the threat of hackers and criminals and the damage they can do to our smartphones, tablets, and computers. Many people are also aware of the basic precautions necessary to avoid trouble, like creating detailed passwords and keeping phones in our pockets and out of the hands of thieves.
However, as we depend more on the internet and technology for our work, fun, and extracurriculars, we are giving criminals more opportunities to hack into our systems and upload viruses or steal our data. Basically, if you ever go online, then you are at risk and you need to improve your cybersecurity game. Here are some tips for staying secure in this radically advancing world.
1. Install a Virtual Private Network
If you ever bring your devices into a public place like a restaurant or coffee shop for work or play, and you depend on Wi-Fi for your internet needs, then you are immediately putting yourself at risk. Hackers are constantly trying man-in-the-middle attacks, which are fake Wi-Fi networks that look like the real deal, but if you connect to them, you are really connecting directly to the criminal. These fake networks can be incredibly deceiving, so in addition to asking an employee at the establishment for the correct network, you should install a virtual private network (VPN.)
A VPN will essentially disguise your location so hackers cannot see your device even if you are in the same room. The idea of a VPN may seem like a complex technology to some, but these networks are very easy to install and they can be a true lifesaver. As an extra tip, even with a VPN or any other security installed, you should avoid going into bank accounts and other sensitive websites while using public computers.
2. Be Extra Cautious When Gaming
When we say that you need to be cautious at all times when you go online, we mean it, and that even goes for when you are trying to blow off some steam by playing your favorite video games. Hackers have many methods for breaching your devices and stealing your data. They can hack the location services that you activate when playing with other gamers outside of your home and use them to install malware and spyware. They can also hack into the main game server. You would likely have no control over that, but if the criminals use that server to infiltrate your specific computer or gaming console, you could be in trouble.
To stay clear of viruses and spyware, be sure to turn location services off if you don’t need them, always use secure Wi-Fi when you game in public and install antivirus software on your devices so you can catch malware before it can cause irreversible damage.
3. Prevent Companies From Sharing Your Data
You have probably visited a website just to be greeted by a message about enabling cookies or sharing your information, and if you just pass by those messages without thinking about what you are reading then you could be in big trouble. The reason they inform you of this upon entry is that when you shop online, the company is collecting the information you provide for marketing purposes, in addition to selling it to other companies.
The companies aren’t only saving your product preferences but also your personal information, and if that company is ever hacked, the criminal will have direct access to your private data. To prevent any company, from Apple to Facebook, from collecting your info in the first place, make sure to look within your account details for the privacy settings and make the proper adjustments so your data remains secure.
4. Be Stricter With Webcam Usage
With remote work on the rise, more employees than ever are working from home, and a big part of that is attending virtual meetings with online platforms like Zoom. The problem is that if you are not cautious with your webcam, you could be inviting hackers right into your living room, and from there, they can listen in on conversations and steal any data that is within view, such as that list of passwords that you keep by your computer.
To stay protected in this regard, be sure to turn off your webcam when not in use and enable a firewall so the hacker cannot gain access in the first place. Again, the importance of installing antivirus software cannot be understated. Having that software enabled will allow your system to detect threats immediately and prevent additional harm.
5. Don’t Go Overboard On Social Media
While social media is great for sharing memories and reconnecting with old friends, it is important to remember that the information you share online is typically there forever. Talk about the good times, but make it a habit to avoid sharing personal information about yourself and your family. In addition to avoiding disclosing your birthdate and phone number, you should also be cautious about sharing the name of your community, your kid’s name, etc.
While the friends you have online may be harmless, hackers can use that information for many malicious purposes, including sending phishing emails and guessing your passwords.
In the end, it may seem like the only way to retain privacy online is to stay off the internet altogether, but that isn’t necessary. By having smart passwords and taking the precautions listed here, you can confidently enjoy the internet and all that it has to offer.


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Topography-Guided Versus Wavefront-Optimized Laser in Situ Keratomileusis for Myopia: Surgical Outcomes
Kim J, Choi SH, Lim DH, et al1
Industry support: No
For this prospective study, 43 patients underwent topography-guided LASIK in one eye and wavefront-guided LASIK in the contralateral eye. The treatment for each eye was chosen in a randomized fashion from a computer-generated list. Procedures were performed by one of two surgeons. All flaps (9 mm) were created with the WaveLight FS200 femtosecond laser (Alcon). The Contoura Vision software and WaveLight EX500 excimer laser (both products from Alcon) were used for all ablations. The bilateral surgeries were performed on the same day.
STUDY IN BRIEF
A prospective randomized study compared results with simultaneous topography- and wavefront-guided LASIK for the treatment of myopia. Although both techniques safely and effectively achieved the predicted refractive and visual outcomes, topography-guided LASIK induced a lower amount of higher-order aberrations, and the procedure significantly decreased ocular trefoil, corneal total higher-order aberrations, and coma.
WHY IT MATTERS
This study supports the safety and efficacy of two customized approaches to laser vision correction, and it provides guidance on choosing between current technologies.
Patients (age, 18–45 years) had stable refractive errors of -0.50 to -7.50 D of spherical myopia, between 0.00 and 3.00 D of astigmatism, and a maximum manifest spherical equivalent of -9.00 D. Corrected distance visual acuity of 0.1 logMAR or better was required for enrollment. Investigators analyzed refractive and visual outcomes 3 months after surgery. Both procedures safely and effectively achieved the predicted refractive and visual outcomes. In both groups, UCVA was 0.0 logMAR or better in 90.7% of eyes, and the residual spherical equivalent refractive error was ±0.75 D in 81.4% of eyes. UCVA, residual spherical equivalent refractive error, and astigmatism did not differ significantly between the two groups. Topography-guided LASIK induced a lower amount of higher-order aberrations. That technique also significantly decreased ocular trefoil, corneal total higher-order aberrations, and coma. In the wavefront-guided group, corneal coma and trefoil increased significantly, but ocular trefoil did not.
This study compared two current forms of LASIK for the correction of myopia. Wavefront-guided LASIK has been widely performed for several years, whereas topography-guided LASIK is a newer option. Surgeons want to know if one of these techniques provides superior clinical outcomes.
A majority of laser vision correction patients are within the dioptric and age ranges represented in this study, so the results of this research have wide applicability. Earlier comparative studies were limited by the use of a manual microkeratome to create flaps, older iterations of the excimer laser to perform the ablations, and small cohorts.
In this study, clinical results with both techniques were excellent. There may be instances when wavefront-guided LASIK is the more appropriate option for a given patient, but that remains to be validated in a future study. For the average myopic patient, topography-guided LASIK appears to provide superior results.
Pain Management After Photorefractive Keratectomy
Shetty R, Dala R, Nair AP, Khamar P, D’Souza S, Vaishnav R2
Industry support: No
Investigators evaluated the effect of a bandage contact lens (BCL) soaked in ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.45% (Acuvail, Allergan) on pain modulation in patients undergoing transepithelial PRK. First, the researchers checked the safety of using ketorolac-soaked BCLs by taking cultures and using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography to measure the quantity of the drug adsorbed and the elution profile over time. Then, for this prospective case series, researchers divided patients into two groups, each comprising 35 eyes of 35 patients. Group 1 received a regular BCL, and group 2 received a ketorolac-soaked BCL.
STUDY IN BRIEF
In a prospective case series, a bandage contact lens soaked in ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.45% provided statistically significantly greater pain relief immediately after transepithelial PRK than did a regular bandage contact lens. Neither group of patients experienced adverse events, and epithelial healing rates were the same in both groups.
WHY IT MATTERS
PRK is associated with significant postoperative pain, which is why many refractive surgeons do not perform the procedure. This study describes a new approach to enhancing patients’ comfort immediately after PRK.
Investigators compared postoperative pain levels using the validated Wong-Baker pain scale, which measures pain on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). The mean pain scores immediately after PRK were 7.95 ±2.12 in group 1 and 2.76 ±0.85 in group 2. There was no statistically significant difference in pain scores 3 days after surgery. The mean time to epithelial healing was statistically the same in both groups: 2.84 ±0.32 and 2.86 ±0.57 days in groups 1 and 2 (P = .19).
Ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography showed that the BCL acted as a depot for ketorolac, which was released onto the ocular surface over time, relieving postoperative pain without causing adverse events.
PRK is associated with postoperative pain. Methods of pain management include the use of topical and systemic NSAIDs. Two potential complications of using topical NSAIDs are a delay in corneal epithelial healing and corneal melting. Studies have established the safety of ketorolac ophthalmic solution.
In this study, patients who received a BCL soaked in ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.45% experienced statistically significantly less pain immediately after transepithelial PRK than patients who received a regular BCL. There were no adverse events in either group, and the epithelial healing rate was the same in both groups.
1. Kim J, Choi SH, Lim DH, et al. Topography-guided versus wavefront-optimized laser in situ keratomileusis for myopia: surgical outcomes. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019;45(7):959-965.
2. Shetty R, Dala R, Nair AP, Khamar P, D’Souza S, Vaishnav R. Pain management after photorefractive keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2019;45(7):972-976.


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Three Market-Moving Economic Indicators to Watch
Among all of the economic indicators released each month, three reports in particular can move the market: the Employment Situation, gross domestic product, and Personal Income and Outlays.
The Employment Situation
Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Employment Situation Summary report based on information from the prior month. The data for the report is derived primarily from two sources: (1) a survey of approximately 60,000 households, or about 110,000 individuals (household survey), and (2) an establishment survey of over 650,000 worksites. Some of the information contained in each report includes the total number of employed and unemployed people, the unemployment rate, the number of people working full time or part time, average hourly and weekly earnings, and average hours worked per week.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when workers are unemployed, they, their families, and the country as a whole can be negatively impacted. Workers and their families lose wages, and the country loses the goods or services that could have been produced. In addition, the purchasing power of these workers is lost, which can lead to unemployment for even more workers.
Investors pay particular attention to the information provided in this report. For instance, a rising unemployment rate may indicate a slowing economy. In this scenario, stock values may decline with falling corporate profits, while bond prices may rise as yields fall in response to lower interest rates. Slower wage growth may also be a sign of lower inflation and interest rates, as well as reduced economic productivity.
Gross domestic product
Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced by a nation’s economy less the value of goods and services used in production. It is of importance in the U.S. as GDP offers a broad measure of the nation’s overall economic activity and serves as a gauge of the country’s economic health. GDP contains a vast amount of economic information, including gross domestic income (the net of incomes earned and costs incurred in the production of GDP); gross output (the value of the goods and services produced by the nation’s economy); gross domestic purchase price index (measures the value of goods and services bought by U.S. residents); personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index (costs of consumer goods and services); and profits from current production (corporate profits).
GDP can offer valuable information to investors, including whether the economy is expanding or contracting, trends in consumer spending, the status of residential and business investing, and whether prices for goods and services are rising or falling. A strong economy is usually good for corporations and their profits, which may boost stock prices. Increasing prices for goods and services may indicate advancing inflation, which can impact bond prices and yields. In short, GDP provides a snapshot of the strength of the economy over a month and a year and can play a role when making financial decisions.
Other Important Economic Indicators
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims report — provides data on new claims filed, total claims paid, and the unemployment rate
- Consumer Price Index — measures changes in the average price of goods and services purchased by consumers
- Federal Reserve’s monthly industrial production index — measures monthly and annual changes in output in manufacturing, mining, and utilities
Personal Income and Outlays
The Personal Income and Outlays report measures household income, expenditures, and savings. It also includes data on consumer prices for goods and services. In particular, this report includes data on personal income, disposable (after-tax) personal income, personal consumption expenditures, personal savings, and prices for consumer goods and services as measured by the PCE price index.
In general, consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of the economy, usually influences market performance. Knowing what consumers are buying (i.e., durable goods, nondurable goods, or services) may offer insight into how various market sectors might perform. Changes in income and spending can have a direct impact on the market. Greater spending usually enhances corporate profits and stock values and vice-versa. While the Consumer Price Index may be the more recognized measure of inflation, the PCE price index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflationary (or deflationary) trends. The rate of inflation and interest rates often move in the same direction because interest rates are the primary tool used by central banks (including the Federal Reserve) to manage inflation. Rising inflation usually prompts the Fed to increase interest rates, while falling inflation (and slowing economic growth) might lead to a decrease in interest rates to promote borrowing and stimulate the economy.
All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there is no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful.


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Located just north of the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there’s no doubt that Aylesbury and the surrounding areas host some pawfect spots for a dog walk. Check out our top picks for the best dog walks in Aylesbury.
Covering over 325 hectares of land there are plenty of trails here to keep a dog sitter and pup in Aylesbury entertained. They have a cafe on-site and a great little BBQ area so you’re covered whether you get hungry on your walk or want to spend the afternoon enjoying a little picnic with your dog. There is plenty of local wildlife so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for deer, squirrels and birds.
Plan your dog walk at Wendover Woods.
Another great place for dog walks in Aylesbury is Coombe Hill. Take in the scenery and beautiful views whilst playing a game of fetch with your furry friend. Once you’ve reached the top why not relax with a picnic and enjoy the lovely surroundings. Coombe Hill is popular with locals and visitors alike meaning there are always plenty of other pups to play with if your dog is a sociable sausage.
Plan your dog walk at Coombe Hill.
Brill Windmill makes for a lovely afternoon stroll if you’re looking after someone’s dog in Aylesbury. There is a play area for children as well as lots of open space perfect for pups to stretch their legs or play frisbee. This walk is perfect if you’re looking for a quiet amble, but be sure to pack a jumper or jacket in colder months as it can be windy.
Plan your dog walk at Brill Windmill.
With beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, Cowleaze Wood is another great place to enjoy a walk with your BFF. There are open grass areas perfect for a picnic and a game of fetch. We highly recommend visiting in May to enjoy the carpet of bluebells that spread throughout the woods!
Plan your dog walk at Cowleaze Wood.


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Introduction to Calgary
Calgary is a city located in the Canadian province of Alberta, known for its stunning natural landscapes and bustling urban life. It sits between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and Canadian Prairies, approximately 299 km south of Edmonton. The Calgary Metropolitan Region boasts Canada’s second-largest number of corporate head offices among its largest corporations.
Key Attractions and Points of Interest in Calgary
Calgary offers visitors a diverse range of attractions, including natural wonders like the Bow River and the Elbow River confluence, as well as historical landmarks such as Heritage Square Park and Fort Calgary. These sites offer unique opportunities for tourists to explore local culture while enjoying the beauty of nature.
The Canadian Rockies are a key attraction near Calgary, offering breathtaking views and numerous outdoor activities like hiking trails that showcase their rugged splendor. The Rocky Mountains Foothills provide visitors with access to skiing at world-class resorts such as Banff National Park or Lake Louise.
Calgary also hosts cultural events such as film festivals, drawing international attention through its Film and Television industry. These festivals offer tourists a chance to immerse themselves in Calgary’s local culture while enjoying cinematic masterpieces from around the globe.
Cultural and Historical Context of Calgary
Calgary boasts rich heritage sites like Heritage Square Park or Fort Calgary, which provide visitors with historical context about Canada’s past. These locations offer insight into local customs that date back centuries to when settlers first arrived in Alberta.
The Rocky Mountains Foothills have been inhabited by indigenous communities for millennia before European arrival. Their artifacts and cultural heritage remain preserved, offering visitors a glimpse at the region’s ancient history through archaeological sites like Medicine Creek Archaeological District or Boundary Creek Park.
Practical Information for Visitors in Calgary
Calgary has been ranked alongside Zürich as the third most livable city globally, boasting stable travel options that include navigating urban areas effectively and enjoying local customs with ease. Tourists should consider visiting during summer months when outdoor activities are more accessible due to warmer weather conditions.
Travelers should note Calgary’s reputation for cleanliness; locals take pride in maintaining tidy surroundings, which extends beyond just waste management but includes litter prevention initiatives like Keeping Alberta Beautiful or Zero Trash Canada campaigns.
Conclusion: Why Calgary is Worth a Visit
Calgary offers tourists diverse experiences that include exploring natural landscapes and enjoying cinematic masterpieces at film festivals while learning about local culture through historical heritage sites like Fort Calgary or archaeological parks such as Medicine Creek Archaeological District. Its stable travel environment makes it an ideal destination for visitors seeking adventure without compromising comfort.
Source: Calgary Wikipedia


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The candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the last governorship election in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has kicked against his suspension by pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere.
Omisore stated his position in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday.
Afenifere had on Tuesday after its meeting in Akure, Ondo State suspended Omisore for acting against its position by supporting the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the September 22, 2018 governorship election in Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola.
But defending himself, Omisole said his position was that of the SDP and not a personal one.
He said: “It was the Osun Social Democratic Party (SDP) that passed a resolution for a coalition agreement with the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is the party’s supremacy in decision making.
“The Afenifere’s action is at variance to the reality on the ground as far as the party politics in Osun State is concerned.
“I’m unaware of the pan-Yoruba group’s directives because we also have bonafide, notable and active APC members in Afenifere.
“The interest of Osun SDP was the development of the state, and of the two parties involved in the rerun election, it was the APC that agreed to implement the SDP’s manifestos, the reason the decision was made.
“Inasmuch as I’m a member of Afenifere, SDP members in Osun State are not necessarily members of Afenifere. Osun politics is local and I acted in consonance with the position and the will of Osun SDP.
“However, I’m yet to be informed on the so-called Afenifere’s suspension, which as far as I’m concerned bypassed the principle of fair hearing.”


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Fragile X Syndrome: Innovative Approaches to Finding a Cure
We are delighted to share with you that 35 leading experts will join us for the upcoming event, “Fragile X Syndrome: Innovative Approaches to Finding a Cure,” which will be held virtually on July 22nd, 2022 on Fragile X Syndrome Awareness Day as we continue to take part in advancing breakthroughs for rare disease patients thanks to Artificial Intelligence. This cornerstone event is co-hosted by the FRAXA Research Foundation together with Wuxi Apptec.
Join our CTO Nik Subramanian at the Innovation Showcase III: Drug Repurposing together with innovative players working on Fragile X.
You can book your seat here. The event is online.
About the Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that occurs when a single gene on the X chromosome shuts down. This gene makes a protein needed for normal brain development. In FXS it does not work properly, the protein is not made, and the brain does not develop as it should.
FXS can affect both sexes. Females generally have milder symptoms than males, although there is a lot of variation and no good way to predict this. While most males have intellectual impairment, only one-third of females have significant intellectual challenges. The rest have either normal IQ or learning disabilities. Math is often a particular challenge for females. Emotional and behavioral problems are common in both sexes.
Both boys and girls may have delays in learning to speak, but most individuals with Fragile X are verbal. Lifespan for people with Fragile X syndrome is generally normal. Most affected people have active lifestyles and good health.


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At RC Web Hosting we provide web hosting packs created with one objective – to make your life as a web site owner much simpler. Check out the video presentation to check out ways to transform your website with the web hosting packages.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado’s “Miraculous Everyday” Campaign Designed to Increase Brand Awareness, Showcase Innovation and Compassion
Medical experts collaborated with the marketing team to showcase complex procedures that change lives.
// By Cheryl L. Serra //
Being in the middle of the western half of the United States — between well-known East and West Coast medical facilities — presented Children’s Hospital Colorado with a marketing challenge.
In addition to making potential patients and their loved ones aware of its existence, the hospital wanted to demonstrate the individualized, innovative, and often complex medical procedures it offers. Its “Miraculous Everyday” campaign seeks to do just that.
With the pandemic and its health care consequences waning, Children’s Hospital Colorado decided to refresh the message from its 2019 marketing campaign, which focused on how treating children is different from treating adults, requiring a different type of care. A lot has happened since 2019, including a global pandemic.
“We just felt like we wanted to take it to another level,” says Charlotte Isoline, vice president of marketing and communications. “Kids aren’t just different from adults. They’re also different from each other. And this campaign really demonstrates personalized and individualized care, which is becoming really critical in health care — especially for children. The ‘Miraculous Everyday’ title of the campaign brings to life the incredible acts of medical innovation and humanity that we provide every day.”
Sometimes great care can hide in plain sight. Children’s Hospital Colorado resolved to shine a spotlight on its innovative and compassionate care, and build its reputation locally and regionally.


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AMR: State of the CRM Union
In these uncertain times, CRM software buyers are looking at financial viability metrics of vendors harder than they ever did before. "The risk of losing support for systems when a vendor goes out of business can be high for CRM users because they can't afford to have systems fail in front of customers," says Lindsey Higgs, analyst at AMR Research.
To this end, AMR released a report entitled, 'It Was the Best of Quarters, It Was the Worst of Quarters,' detailing CRM vendors' rocky financial performance in Q1 this year. On the upside, CRM vendors did a noble job of pulling out decent numbers in what is arguably the slowest-selling quarter of the year, according to AMR.
Chordiant, for instance, had a stellar quarter, posting 70 percent year-over-year revenue growth. Concerto, Digital River, Kana and Pegasystems also grew. While SAP's overall license revenue was down 12 percent, CRM revenue grew by 10 percent. Bellwether Siebel Systems though, had mixed results: Revenue was down 20 percent year over year, but license revenues of $246 million was more than the combined revenues of the next five largest CRM vendors.
And then there's the gloomy part of the story. Click Commerce missed estimates by 18 percent; eGain by 46 percent; and Onyx and E.piphany by 22 percent. PeopleSoft and Oracle also had a tough quarter.
Why CRM's tale of two cities? It all comes down to sales execution, says Joanie Rufo, analyst at AMR and the author of the report. "CRM is not a new concept, buyers don't have to be educated," she says. "But they do have to be convinced that there's a return on investment on a purchase and know clearly what products each vendor brings to the table, which remains difficult given the similarity of vendor messaging." Since Q2 looks to be much the same as Q1, in terms of economic climate, potential CRM buyers should be prepared for aggressive sales tactics and discounting.
Admittedly, the criteria CRM buyers use to choose financially viable vendors must go much deeper than simply looking at stock prices, says Higgs. Aside from sound financial positions, buyers want to see a software vendor with "strong management of the companies and products, good forward momentum, and market-leading visions," she says. "By using these criteria, the strongest vendors in the CRM market currently are Siebel Systems, Oracle Corporation, SAP AG, and PeopleSoft."
Tom Kaneshige also writes for Line56.com
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We believe that athletics are about more than just staying active. Our athletic programs, from physical education to intramurals, empower young students to think critically, work as a team, and encourage others beyond the classroom.
Developing Skills and Building Character through Intramural Sports
At Atlanta Academy, we believe that athletics play a vital role in a child's overall development. Being part of a team teaches young students essential life skills such as cooperation, collaboration, leadership, and patience. Our athletics program is designed not only to improve performance but also to promote character growth and foster a strong sense of school spirit.
While our competitive MAAC League programs begin in Middle School, younger students have the opportunity to engage in sports through our exciting intramural league. This program allows lower school students to participate in structured, friendly competition, providing them with a foundation in fundamental sports skills. Weekly scheduled games create an environment where students can learn, have fun, and be cheered on by friends and family from the sidelines.
The intramural league offers a fantastic way for young athletes to build confidence, develop teamwork, and enjoy the thrill of playing sports in a supportive and encouraging setting.
Building Positivity and School Spirit with Gladiator Cheerleading
At Atlanta Academy, our Gladiator Cheerleading program was created with three key goals in mind: positivity, teamwork, and school spirit. This program is designed to teach students how to uplift and encourage their peers both on and off the field. Through learning chants, jumps, and minor stunts, our cheerleaders develop essential skills in coordination and performance, all while fostering an environment of encouragement and support.
Cheerleading offers students a unique opportunity to build confidence, work as a team, and promote school pride, all while having fun and staying active. By participating in the program, students not only learn the fundamentals of cheer but also gain valuable life lessons in leadership, cooperation, and positivity.


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Posted by maco on April 07, 2015 at 15:40 and edited at March 06, 2020 at 08:57
PermalinkMost of the seeds I started a couple weeks ago have sprouted and gotten going. It looks like I will need to pick up one black beauty eggplant, one butternut squash, and one basil plant. And maybe oregano if I still don't get around to starting those (I didn't have the seeds on hand like I thought I did).
As of two days ago, the seedlings were looking like this!
As of this morning, the squash (the things with huge cotyledons in front) have started putting on true leaves too.
Also this weekend, in my backyard beds I prepared the bed I built last fall for planting. I dug it up and broke up the clay and mixed some leaf mulch I had leftover in, and some coir I had left from the seed starting, and the leftovers from seed starting mix (it was coir, compost, and perlite) into the clay as I did so. Then I added two bags of garden soil. Then I dug some of the more broken-down compost out of the compost heap and spread that around. It was still chunky, but some matted grass bits and still-solid leaf bits won't hurt anything. They'll just break down in the ground. Then I put two more bags of garden soil on top of that. I'm going to grab some more garden soil and try to dig more of the done-ish (it spent enough time at temperature, it just isn't "finished" in that the worms haven't finished their cold process afterward yet) compost out of the heap to fill up the other two beds better. They're low because they originally were just a couple inches of dirt on top of the ground with no frames, then I added 6 inch frames around them.
But anyway, here's how the new bed looks
I also stopped by the garden center on Sunday and picked up 4 more bushes. Two are for my front garden landscaping project (another Rhododendron periclymenoides (pinxterbloom azalea) and another Viburnum dentatum (arrowwod viburnum–already had a "Chicago lustre" variety, this is a "blue muffin") and two are blueberries for the food forest. I picked up one lowbush blueberry and one pink lemonade blueberry which is a variety of rabbiteye blueberry.


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Tony Turner 1946 |
Tony Turner when confronted with a heckler demanding to know what he did for a living. “A brain surgeon”, came his reply. “And now I am going to begin to work on your brain.”
Perhaps Tony's most memorable performance was in Hyde Park on 3 September 1939, the day of the outbreak of World War II. Throughout the morning and afternoon big crowds stood listening, moving on and swelling round fewer platforms as one speaker after another closed down.
The anarchist writer Albert Meltzer described the occasion:
"Hyde Park was then still a serious political forum though it had its comic turns, but these gave way to the passionate speakers that day. As what they were saying was "Stop the war" the crowds listened intently. The best speaker of all was Tony Turner of the then oratorically active though tiny Socialist Party of Great Britain who spoke for some ten hours, long after night fell, ignoring closing time. He outspoke everyone that day, and in true SPGB style gave a history and analysis of capitalist economics"
Robert Barltrop in his history of the SPGB quotes a graphic account of Tony's performance published in the Clubman in 1955:
"A plague on both your houses" growled Turner in his husky bass. He mocked his silent audience. '"Men and women, what business is it of yours if the German bosses
oust Nuffield and Imperial Chemicals? What does it matter to you what landlord charges you rent?" He was taking it easy, welcoming interruptions to rest his voice. The Labour Party platform yielded and closed late in the afternoon, by which time the audience was near four thousand; the vast crowd moved on to the two remaining platforms. And then a strange feeling came over that audience. The two remaining platforms were vying with each other for the last word; the Communist Party
speaker was willy-nilly the last remaining advocate of the war against Germany. By nightfall the Communist speaker's voice was a whisper, a shadow; it cracked and
fell silent. The whole of the audience surged across to the opposite platform, the platform of the SPGB. An audience of ten thousand stretching as far as the eye could
see, silent and solemn, the soldiers and sailors and airmen of tomorrow, the wives and mothers of departed men, listening with the deepest attention, the most complete
respect, and on the day of the declaration of war, to a pacifist speaker. Like a sprinter who has been saving just that extra burst of speed for the last lap, Turner thundered out his denunciations in a climaxing bout of orator during which he called them every kind of imbecile and willing dupe. Then the meeting was closed. A burst of applause greeted his closing remarks, and in silence the great army streamed out of the Park homewards." .


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