A site C opposition tour is making the rounds across southern B.C. over the next month, but will not be venturing to the Peace River region, where the proposed dam would be built, until September.There is already a high awareness of the issues surrounding Site C in the Peace, says Tria Donaldson, a Pacific Coast campaigner with the Wilderness Committee.- Advertisement -Donaldson says the group hopes to make residents in the south aware of the effects the dam would have in the Peace. She says they hope to draw links between Site C and some of the run-of-the-river projects in the Kootenays to make them more aware of the impacts.The tour is being put on by the Wilderness Committee, along with the Peace Valley Environmental Association and Treaty 8 First Nations in various cities, including Golden, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna and Nelson.The groups then plan to make presentations in the northwest and northeast parts of the province in the fall. read more
The maximum penalty for bringing it into Australia illegally is a fine of $86,000 and five years in prison. Stallone is unlikely to face the maximum penalty. The case was adjourned until April 24. – Associated Press 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! Sylvester Stallone faces stiff fines after trying to bring vials of a muscle-building hormone into Australia. Lawyers for Stallone, the 60-year-old star of the “Rocky” and “Rambo” movie franchises, represented him in a Sydney court Tuesday where he faces one charge of importing a banned substance. Stallone and his entourage were stopped and detained at Sydney airport Feb. 16 as he arrived for a promotional visit, while customs officials searched bags and confiscated items. His hotel room was searched and more items confiscated three days later. Human growth hormone is officially considered a performance-enhancing drug in Australia and it cannot be imported without a permit from the Therapeutic Goods Administration. read more
Judge Paul Kelly has been forced to adjourn a number of cases at Letterkenny District Court because of the weather conditions today.Judge Paul KellyA number of defendants failed to appear to answer their cases. At one stage an accused person from Ballybofey was due to appear to answer charges.Judge Kelly asked “Does anyone know what Ballybofey is like this morning?”He was told it was not good.Solicitor Frank Dorrian even told the court that one of his clients had crashed on the way to court but was okay.Solicitor Patsy Gallagher said one of his clients lived in remote Churchill and there was no way he would make it to court.State solicitor Kieran Liddy said he had no problem agreeing to adjournments under the circumstances.A number of cases were adjourned back to ‘better weather’ in June.SNOW JUSTICE! JUDGE FORCED TO ADJOURN CASES BECAUSE OF WEATHER was last modified: March 3rd, 2015 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:courtJudge Paul Kellyweather read more
1 Forbes list reveals how much Mayweather, Ronaldo and Messi earned this decade BEST OF Oxlade-Chamberlain suffers another setback as Klopp confirms serious injury Latest Football News MONEY Where Ancelotti ranks with every Premier League boss for trophies won no dice Top nine Premier League free transfers of the decade Son ban confirmed as Tottenham fail with appeal to overturn red card He starred for Borussia Dortmund upon joining the club in 2015, and made his debut for the national side at the end of that campaign.The expectation was that Weigl would go on to become one of the best midfield players in the game, but his progression has somewhat stalled in the years since.The 23-year-old has especially struggled this season under Lucien Favre, who was appointed BVB manager earlier this year. Premier League Team of the Season so far, including Liverpool and Leicester stars RANKED Which teams do the best on Boxing Day in the Premier League era? REVEALED REVEALED Arsenal are keen on bringing Julian Weigl to English football in the January transfer window, according to reports.Weigl, the Germany midfielder, was a few years ago rated as one of the best young players in the European game. Julian Weigl’s career Weigl has yet to live up to the superb potential he displayed a couple of years ago Every time Ally McCoist lost it on air in 2019, including funny XI reactions Weigl’s lack of game time and potential availability have alerted clubs from across the continent, and Sport BILD says Arsenal have shown strong interest in signing him in January.However, it is further claimed that Dortmund are unlikely to sell Weigl when the transfer window reopens in just over a month as Favre is unwilling to reduce his squad’s depth halfway through a season. Ronaldo warned Lukaku how hard scoring goals in Serie A would be before Inter move ADVICE 2013/14: 1860 Munich – 14 apps / 0 goals2014/15: 1860 Munich – 26 apps / 0 goals2015/16: Borussia Dortmund – 51 apps / 0 goals2016/17: Borussia Dortmund – 42 apps / 1 goal2017/18: Borussia Dortmund – 33 apps / 1 goal2018/19 (to date): Borussia Dortmund – 6 apps / 1 goal Weigl has made just three Bundesliga appearances to date, totalling only 150 minutes of league football after 11 matchdays. He’s also appeared in the Champions League and the DFB-Pokal, but the youngster is clearly playing a reduced role; it appears he is the fourth choice for two central midfield positions. shining REPLY huge blow Berahino hits back at b******t Johnson criticism – ‘I was in a dark place at Stoke’ read more
Tags: Aggrey MadoiBig LeagueDerrick EmukuleIvan SsebuguziKCCA FCkefa kisalaMuwadda MawejjeStarTimes Uganda Premier LeaguetopWakiso Giants Muwadda (right) possess with Wakiso Giants head coach Kefa Kisala after completing his move. (PHOTOS/WAKISO GIANTS)KAMPALA – Wakiso Giants have continued their summer spending spree with the signing of midfielder Muwadda Mawejje for KCCA FC.Mawejje joins the Purple Sharks on a free transfer after his contract with the Kasasiros expired at the start of July.The versatile player who can also play as a right-back joins the club on a three-year deal, one that will see him at the Wakiso based side until at least 2022.The signing was confirmed by Wakiso via their Twitter handle.“Official: Muwadda Mawejje joins us from StarTimes Uganda Premier League champs KCCA FC on a permanent deal. Read a tweet on the club’s official Twitter handle. Official: Muwadda Mawejje joins us from @UPL champs @KCCAFC on a permanent deal.Details on https://t.co/MaoM4LDGYYWelcome Muwadda!#PreSeasonMode #PrideOfWakiso#WeArePurpleSharks pic.twitter.com/JSMXpt0Hhb— Wakiso Giants FC (@WakisoGiantsFC) July 15, 2019Muwadda successfully completed medical on Saturday and is expected to team up with the rest of his new teammates on Monday for training.Muwadda during his medical on Saturday.“I am happy to join the club,” a delighted Muwadda stated after signing the three-year deal. “It’s a very ambitious side and I am looking forward to furthering my career here and also help them achieve the targets,” he added.Muwadda struggled to find game time at KCCA last season, featuring as a bit part player.He is an energetic player with pace and will indeed add value to the Purple Sharks.Asked about the signing, Wakiso head coach Kefa Kisala was quick to praise Muwadda.“He brings a lot of experience and his versatility is another thing we hope to exploit,” said Kisala.Muwadda becomes the fourth signing for Wakiso Giants after the capture of Derrick Emukule, Ivan Ssebuguzi and Aggrey Madoi.The Purple Sharks are preparing to take part in their maiden top-flight season after attaining promotion from the Big League last season.Comments read more
Once again, wood is going round and round in Stranorlar! Raitts are holding their annual woodwork machinery and wood turning expo this weekend, with a host of manufacturers coming to town. You woodn’t believe the top guest line-up and demonstrators they have this year!Internationally known turner Jan Hovans will be attending from the Netherlands on his first ever visit to Ireland for the show. He is expert in the field of woodturning, and hopes to demonstrate to both the beginner, as well as the experienced wood turner.W H Raitt & Son Ltd StranorlarClive Brooks from Robert Sorby will be offering expert advice on their range of woodturning tooling.Festool in conjunction with Patrick, from Power Nail Guns in Letterkenny, will display a full range of Festool Power Tools.Record Power and Startrite will display their range of woodwork machinery, along with expert advice from Stuart Pickering. Charnwood Machinery will have Charlie Anderson there with his opposing range of woodwork machines. Sean Keogh from Brimarc displaying the Tormek range.Finally, Sam from Trend Routering will be making loads of saw dust on his router with hinge jigs, lock jigs and loads of cutters.Special offers are running throughout the weekend.If woodwork is of interest to you, this is the place to go to see all the products. The show starts at 11am on Friday morning to 6pm. Saturday’s show runs from 9am to 1pm.‘Wood love to see you all there!’ – W.H. Raitt Follow www.facebook.com/Whraitt for more updates ahead of the big event.Buy online at www.raitts.ie‘Wood’ you like to go to Woodwork and Woodturning Show? was last modified: September 27th, 2017 by Staff WriterShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants fans never had the chance to watch the team’s top 2016 draft pick, Bryan Reynolds, suit up in orange and black at Oracle Park.Not many were on hand to witness Reynolds’ debut at the stadium, either.In front of an announced crowd of 26,826 fans, the fifth-lowest attendance in the ballpark’s history, the former Giants prospect delivered a go-ahead single in the top of the ninth off interim closer Jandel Gustave to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-4 comeback win over San … read more
The late Miriam Tlali was the first black woman to publish a novel in South Africa. She died on 24 February 2017. Tlali was 83 years old.Renowned South African author Miriam Tlali died on 24 February 2017. (Image: 21 Icons, Facebook)Brand South Africa reporterIn his tribute to the late renowned novelist, Miriam Tlali, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa described her as a literary legend and a trailblazer.Tlali died on 24 February 2017, aged 83.It is with a deep sense of sorrow that we bid farewell to a mother of South African literature, Mme Miriam Tlali, who has passed on. pic.twitter.com/T6uMkSNYzi— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) February 25, 2017“Those of us who have met Mama Miriam Tlali in literary and conversational spaces have found her to be inimitable and with an indomitable spirit,” the minister said. “She also had an unflinching sense of the importance of writing on the wellbeing of society.”Her storyMama Miriam Tlali wanted to study literature at Wits University, but was turned away because admission was reserved for white students. pic.twitter.com/BDHmOHWmm3— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 4, 2017Born on 11 November 1933 in Doornfontein, in Johannesburg, Tlali was the first black South African woman to have a book published in English. Called Muriel at Metropolitan, it was published in 1975, even though she had written it six years earlier.The story is based on her own experiences as an administrative assistant in a furniture shop in Johannesburg during the apartheid years. But Tlali was not happy with the printed publication.Watch:“I returned to my matchbox house in Soweto, locked myself in my little bedroom and cried… Five whole chapters had been removed; also paragraphs, phrases, and sentences. It was devastating, to say the least,” wrote Barbara Boswell about Tlali’s reaction on The Conversation.Tlali also preferred the original title of the book, Between Two Worlds, because she said: “I knew it was speaking against the system, against what I saw happening.“I knew it wouldn’t be accepted. But I didn’t really mind about that. At least I had vented out all that was hurting me inside.”Apartheid authorities banned the book, but it gained traction internationally.Boswell wrote about Tlali’s return from her residency at Iowa State University in the US, when she had to have a manuscript smuggled off the plane because police were waiting for her to confiscate political and related material.“Tlali gave her manuscript to an American on board the flight while waiting to deplane. She quietly retrieved it from the American embassy at a later date.”Her second book, Amandla, published in 1980, deals with the 1976 student uprising in Soweto. It too was banned.Tlali established Skotaville Press and published a collection of interviews, essays and short stories, Mihloti, in 1984.She assisted in the drafting of the preamble to the country’s Women’s Charter and was a member of the Women’s National Coalition.Awards and recognitionHer excellence and commitment to her craft has been recognised numerous times. Tlali received the Lifetime Achievement award in the South African Literary Awards, and in 2008, she was given a National Order, the Order of Ikhamanga (silver).The importance of writingMthethwa said Tlali remained passionate about writing. “When I recently visited her, she especially wanted to ensure that girl children and young women would be able to attain an education, especially in literature.”An African proverb says when an old person dies a library burns to the ground.— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) March 4, 2017Would you like to use this article in your publication or on your website? See Using Brand South Africa material. read more
jolie odell A Web Developer’s New Best Friend is the AI Wai… Related Posts Why Tech Companies Need Simpler Terms of Servic… Tags:#start#startups Organizing and aggregating content from around the web using frames and bars is a trend we’ve seen from a lot of social sites in 2009. A similar curation resource now exists for designers, decorators, and architects: DesignBuggy.Co-founder Ritesh Patel wrote in an email that his cohort and co-founder Chris Kincaid “was a print guy publishing a high end competitor to Architectural Digest. We hit upon the idea that perhaps curated search for one-of-a-kind materials from artisans in the design world would be a good idea.” Hence, their site was born.The duo is also white-labeling the same concept under a different name: Sourcebox.Why is the management of multi-source digital assets becoming such a hot topic in web trends?“Curated search based on friends or people with like-minded views and thoughts will be big,” wrote Patel today in an email to us.“We as users are becoming more community driven in all things we do online. Zagat’s had that original idea about how we trust restaurant recommendations from friends or people we know who are like-minded. The adage, ‘Birds of a feather flock together,’ applies universally. Add open technology, and now you have the capabilities of applying this to a whole set of categories and places.”DesignBuggy’s experience begins when users install a simple bookmarking tool or a full toolbar in Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox. What follows can be as simple as occasional grabbing of ideas, sites, or items. It can also be as complex as a multi-user collaborative, long-term design project. The use cases are as deep and wide as the site’s well-thought-out toolkit, which includes sorting curated items by site as well as any number of categories and sharing items with groups and individual users.Although the site’s database has yet to be built out by end users and there are more-than-occasional bugs, the organization and discovery possibilities are exciting and the interface is clean and functional. Top Reasons to Go With Managed WordPress Hosting DesignBuggy allows users to peruse the finds of “users who search most like you” in a section called “My Neighbors.” The site also makes inviting collaborators and finding current friends simple; searching by name is now available, and searching through email contacts is coming soon. Users can also subscribe to feeds from other users, websites, and categories.We like the idea, and we love the execution. Hopefully, the co-founders will be able to build the user base to make this a really great resource for designers to collect and share data from the hundreds (thousands?) of sites they use most. 8 Best WordPress Hosting Solutions on the Market read more
Related Posts Movies are filled with big, bright 3D holographic images. Whether it is Tom Cruise manipulating items out of thin air in Minority Report or Robert Downey Jr. going all mad scientist in Iron Man, 3D images have little real-world equivalent.We can dream though.Holographic and more advanced volumetric displays are just but a twinkle in scientists’ eyes. True 3D projections for commercial or industrial uses is still years away. (The “Futurist’s Cheatsheet” series surveys technologies on the horizon: their promise, how likely they are, and when they might become part of our daily lives. This article is Part 4.)What Is It?You remember in Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope when Leia sent a message to Obi-Wan through R2-D2? The little picture of Leia imploring, “help me Obi-Wan, you’re my only hope.” That was a holographic display. Taking holographic displays further, there is also the notion of volumetric displays that create a life-like 3D object. According to 2002 research done by Actuality Systems, “volumetric displays create imagery that appears to float in a volume.” The image can be seen from a variety of angles without screens or goggles. How It WorksThere are two ways that volumetric displays can be created: swept-volume display and static-volume display. Swept-volume displays use the persistence of vision to create volumetric images from “rapidly projected 2D ‘slices,’” according to Gartner’s description of in the 2012 Hype Cycle report. This can be done by projecting images onto rotating mirrors within an enclosure. Static-volume displays use “voxels” (the volumetric equivalent of pixels) to create 3D images. Potential ImpactA holographic display would allow you to talk with a representation of a person through a communicator terminal, like the small disk that Darth Vader used to communicate with Emperor Palpatine. A volumetric display could go further, showing a person that looks real but is instead only a visual representation. In the short term, there is little practical application for these technologies. The advantages of a high-definition volumetric display (HDVD) could be applied to a variety of industries. Drug creation, medical imaging, oil exploration, mathematical analysis, airport security and product design could all benefit. ChallengesVolumetric displays are expensive and difficult to produce and are barely beyond research phases. Holographic displays are a little more common, such as in retail environments. Perhaps the most impressive commercially produced holograph is Hatsune Miku, a complete holographic Japanese pop star that performs live on stage. Much of the challenge involved is finding a business model that supports the technology. In relation to our current technology (we are just getting used to FaceTime), there is as yet little need for holographic or volumetric displays.Holographic and volumetric displays require a lot of computing power and moving parts, which could make systems unstable. “The use of holographic techniques is, by far, the most advanced, but due to the intensive computing calculations required to generate the holographic image, the cost of generating the display image is one of the hurdles toward real-life adoption,” wrote Gartner’s Stephen Prentice. When Will It Be Ready?Very simple volumetric displays have been prototyped, and there are basic holographic technologies in use. But the full vision of the technology is much further over the horizon, perhaps 20 to 30 years.While some commercial uses of holographic technology will be seen sooner than later, the true depth of volumetric displays will take a lot of time to develop and make commercially viable. The advantages of 3D displays, such as visualizing large data sets will eventually be a significant way in which research is conducted. It is cool to think of, but you will not be talking to your mother via hologram any time soon.Additional InformationActuality Systems (2002): 100 Million-Voxel Volumetric Display (PDF)Stereoscopic Displays and Applications (2003): A Static Volume 3D-Laser Display (PDF)Spie.org: Volumetric 3D display provides true perception of objects Tags:#Features#Future Tech#web dan rowinski A Web Developer’s New Best Friend is the AI Wai… Top Reasons to Go With Managed WordPress Hosting Why Tech Companies Need Simpler Terms of Servic… 8 Best WordPress Hosting Solutions on the Market read more