Two Marineland belugas moving to Spain after Ottawa issues permits
Two belugas at Marineland will be moved to a Spanish facility that the federal government says is better equipped to look after them.Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson approved the permits for the move under a new law that bans the imports and exports of live whales, dolphins and porpoises. “Marineland has a large number of animals there,” Wilkinson said in an interview. “I would tell you that the Spanish facility is much better equipped to take care of these whales on an ongoing basis in a manner that many of us would be comfortable with.”There are about 50 belugas at Marineland, the company has previously said. The two belugas that will be sent to Oceanografic — an aquarium in the Spanish city of Valencia — are owned by Vancouver Aquarium’s parent company, Ocean Wise, but housed at Marineland.Under the new law that went into effect in June, there are two exceptions to the import and export ban — if it is in the best interest of the whales or to conduct scientific research.Wilkinson said the extensive application from Ocean Wise satisfied both exceptions.“Our view is it is in the best interest of the whales,” Wilkinson said. “It will be a better facility for these whales and they have also committed there will be no captive breeding, which is important for us.”He also said the research at the Spanish facility will touch on a subject the ministry is keenly interested in: the impact of noise on belugas.Marineland said in a statement that it “meets or exceeds the highest internationally recognized standards of care for its whales in the world.”“The relocation of two beluga whales to Spain is a significant international achievement, requiring close co-operation between Marineland, Ocean Wise, Oceanografic, and experts within the Canadian government, and was only approved by the minister following a comprehensive and lengthy science-based review,” Marineland said in a statement.“Marineland will continue to work closely with the Government of Canada and internationally accredited, experienced research facilities to provide for the future relocation of some of its whales to aid in critical international research efforts in support of endangered whale populations worldwide.”Ocean Wise said the belugas will be “part of a smaller social grouping under excellent animal care.” Studies will include examining the whales’ physiology and vocalization. Just before the new export laws came into effect, Marineland had also applied to move five belugas to an unidentified facility in the United States. Wilkinson said Marineland has not yet reapplied for his approval on those animals.Marineland did not respond to questions about the fate of those five belugas.Liam Casey, The Canadian Press
Country music superstar Keith Urban is set to perform with seven young musicians who have participated in the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp music program on the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.The performance is intended to highlight the need to support music-based initiatives that attract young people to music and encourage their musical pursuits. As part of the campaign, a $25,000 donation will be made to support the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools programs, including scholarship support for GRAMMY Camp.Through the years, Urban’s commitment to music programs has been consistent and unwavering. He’s been an active participant in the efforts of The Grammy Foundation’s Grammy Camp and Nashville’s Music Makes Us program and has encouraged aspiring musicians by giving them the opportunity to perform. His annual We’re All For The Hall concerts have raised nearly $1.5 million for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which supports numerous music-based initiatives, and just recently he participated in the Hall’s first All Access music program.Additionally, hosts Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth each will be added to the list of performers for AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS.The two-hour, star-studded special also will feature appearances by Eli Young Band, Lindsey Buckingham, Carmen Electra, Florida Georgia Line, Gloriana, Love and Theft, Penn & Teller and the San Francisco Giants’ Brandon Belt and Barry Zito. Previously announced participants include Natasha Bedingfield, Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, champion cowboy Trevor Brazile, Casey James, Miranda Lambert, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Brice, Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, Ron White and Chris Young.The two-hour live music spectacular offers country music fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories, but also in a previously unrecognized area – touring – encompassing the entire spectrum of country music.In 2001, the Country Music Association honored Keith Urban with its Horizon Award, designating him a talented artist with a bright future. He is the first Horizon Award winner in history to go on to win the CMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year, a title he’s captured three times, and the coveted Entertainer of the Year. More than 15 million albums later, Urban is a four-time Grammy Award winner, who has also won a People’s Choice and American Music Award. He’s won five Academy of Country Music Awards and had 14 No. 1 songs, including 28 Top 5 hits. In 2012, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. His latest CD, “Get Closer,” comes on the heels of his fifth consecutive platinum or multi-platinum release. It has produced three consecutive No. 1 singles: “You Gonna Fly,” “Long Hot Summer” and “Without You.”In 2009, Urban was named radio’s most-played country artist, thanks to No. 1 hits such as “Sweet Thing,” “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” “Better Life” and “Days Go By.” In addition, his 2002 smash, “Somebody Like You,” was named the No. 1 Country Song of the Decade by Nielsen BDS (based on radio airplay and audience impressions).But Urban’s reputation as an elite songwriter, musician, vocalist and virtuoso guitarist is no more evident than when he is onstage. His electrifying concerts have played to sold-out venues in Australia, Germany, England, Canada and the United States, all while receiving high praise from critics. In fact, 2009’s Escape Together World Tour, as well as 2007’s Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy World Tour, were both, according to Pollstar, one of the top-grossing tours for their respective years. Last year, his Get Closer 2011 World Tour solidified Urban as one of the music industry’s best live performers.
The pair met while she worked for the US PGA and lived in Palm Beach, Florida.She was credited with getting the 27-year-old star to the first tee on time for his singles match in the 2012 Ryder Cup “Miracle in Medinah” after he missed his alarm. Stevie Wonder is thought to have been the star performer, while the guest list is thought to include Niall Horan of One Direction and Ed Sheeran.Prior to his performance the Superstitious singer surprised Galway residents by visiting computer shop Compu B on Saturday.Sales assistant Eoin Healy said staff were stunned when they realised who their customer was.He said: “I was like ‘Oh my ******* God, it’s Stevie Wonder.”“He was so friendly and started talking to me about how beautiful Ireland is even though it’s a bit cold. “He didn’t mention anything about the wedding though, but he asked everyone their names and was happy to get into a picture with us.“He bought two pairs of Apple wireless earphones, a car charger and Bang and Olufsen earphones.”It is understood that Ms Stoll, a New Yorker, is a big fan of the star.The exclusive estate, in the village of Cong in Co Mayo, is no stranger to stars from as far back as the 1950s when it was the setting for screen classic The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.As helicopters and blacked out cars and SUVs ferried guests to Ashford Castle, a steady stream of locals and tourists traipsed up to the gates in forlorn hope of a sneak peek. Rory McIlroyCredit:Andrew Redington/Getty Images Golf star Rory McIlroy has married his sweetheart Erica Stoll in the west of Ireland today, with Stevie Wonder reportedly leading the hoards of celebrities attending the lavish wedding.The ceremony in the 13th century Ashford Castle was billed as the wedding of the year, with the rumour mill in overdrive about which illustrious guests had flown in for the celebrations. Rory McIlroy and his fiance Erica StollCredit:PA 
Behind the 12ft walls the ceremony was thought to have included a massive fireworks display, while a more down to earth touch came as a photo booth was brought into the historic venue for guests to create their own memento.And to avoid any unwanted intrusion past the gatekeepers, the organisers went as far as to bring in anti-drone experts and put security teams on boats on Lough Corrib.The castle venue, with its 350 acres, nine-hole golf course, horse riding, falconry, fishing and clay pigeon shooting, can be rented for about €100,000 (£83,700) a day at this time of year.It has been on lockdown since Thursday, with staff and guests asked to wear wristbands for security checks. Ashford Castle in Co MayoCredit:PA Locals have been hoping to capitalise on the latest celebrity to descend on the area. Sadly the four time major winner’s representatives insisted the celebrations were a private event and no photographs have yet been released of the big day. Several of McIlroy’s Ryder Cup colleagues were spotted arriving, including Spanish Masters champion Sergio Garcia who touched down at Knock airport on Friday.The bride’s family arrived on Saturday by helicopter.Ryder Cup 2014 captain and longtime friend Paul McGinley is also rumoured to have been seen in the town.McIlroy revealed in a recent interview that he was friends with Ms Stoll before romance blossomed.She was credited with getting the star to the first tee on time for his singles match in the 2012 Ryder Cup “Miracle in Medinah” after he missed his alarm.For anyone wondering what a multi-millionaire golf star has in mind for a honeymoon, McIlroy said he was planning something in “the middle of nowhere”. 
He just called to say … pleasure to have the one and only #StevieWonder in our #Galway store this afternoon !! 😎 pic.twitter.com/2sd5Krj1rT— Compu b (@compub) April 21, 2017 Not to miss an opportunity the ladies from Ballinrobe Golf Club dropped by to follow-up on an invite for McIlroy to play their course. They did not get far on their mission and have yet to get a reply.”We sent it to his wedding planner in February but we still hope at some stage that he will take up the offer, and he would be an honorary life member,” said Breege Costello.And for anyone wondering what a multi-millionaire golf star has in mind for a honeymoon, McIlroy said he was planning something in “the middle of nowhere”. Gerry Collins, founder of the village’s The Quiet Man Museum and a film location walking tour company, wondered if the newlyweds might use the golf course to recreate the scene in the film when O’Hara was flung on to the bed, only for it to break.Mr Collins said: “That’d be a great start to a wedding and married life wouldn’t it?”He added: “This would remind you of 1951 when John Wayne stepped off the train in Cong, or Ronald Reagan in 1984.”There’s a big buzz around Cong but we don’t know anything, it’s just what we can see out the window.”McIlroy, from Holywood, Co Down, revealed in a recent interview that he was friends with 29-year-old New Yorker Ms Stoll before romance blossomed. 
Crowd of locals here at Ashford Castle to wish @McIlroyRory well on his wedding day pic.twitter.com/PHSxg5c9ak— Claire Gorman (@clairemgorman) April 22, 2017 Bride to be Aiofe Power (centre ) stops with her hen party outside Ashford Castle in Co Mayo, where Golf star Rory McIlroy and fiancee Erica Stoll married on SaturdayCredit:PA Ashford Castle in Co Mayo, where golf star Rory McIlroy is to marry Erica StollCredit:PA Wire Want the best of The Telegraph direct to your email and WhatsApp? Sign up to our free twice-daily Front Page newsletter and new audio briefings.
A device to cut fuel use by 10 to 15% while reducing the exhaust emissions of internal combustion engines will be targeted at mining and the transport industries. Hydroflex is preparing for final trials of its version one hydrogen-based fuel reduction system in South Australia ahead of a commercial launch.The systems can be fitted to any internal combustion diesel or petrol engine ranging in size from a car to a cruise ship.The company is initially focusing on large engines such as generators on mining sites, long-haul trucks, ships and diesel trains because they represent the biggest opportunities in terms of fuel savings and emission reductions.Independent testing will begin on generators for the mining industry and trucks for the transport industry in the coming weeks.The first commercial units are expected to be available for sale before the end of the year.Hydroflex, formerly known as Hydrogen Power Systems, relocated from San Diego in the US to the Tonsley Innovation Hub in the South Australian capital Adelaide in April.Chief Technology Officer and inventor Richard Connors has been working on the device for a decade.He said unlike catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters that treated emissions “after the fact”, his device used hydrogen and oxygen to increase the amount of fuel burnt in the combustion process.“We have a device that is cost effective and delivers value to the bottom line of the customer and at the same time reduces all seven types of pollution that normally come out of the back end of an exhaust pipe – we positively reduce all of them at different ratios,” Connors said.The device includes a 1.5 litre tank of water with an electrolyte in it. A small voltage of electricity is applied to the water to initiate electrolysis that creates hydrogen and oxygen vapour. The vapour is then piped through a standard rubber hose to the front of the air filter where it is combined with normal air to produce a hydrogen enhanced combustion process.“So our hydrogen and oxygen is not a fuel, it is an accelerant that is consumed in the process and thereby because it moves the flame front faster it burns more of the fuel leading to more power and less pollution,” Connors said. “To run this thing all they have to do is add 1.5 litres of ordinary tap water every 2,000 km.”Connors said previous hydrogen systems relied on pressurized gas cylinders, needed operator intervention and had safety issues requiring certification.The Hydroflex device has been vetted by government officials and does not need any special approvals before being fitted to an engine.Pricing will be dependent on the size of the engine and the level of after sales support required, but payback periods would average about 12 months for most engines.The reduction in carbon emissions could also make companies eligible for carbon credits.The device can be moved from one vehicle to another and updated as new versions are developed.Connors said each device had an expected life of at least five years. “If a part wears out you put another part in,” he said. “If it’s properly maintained it can last as long as your truck and then some.”Hydroflex Chief Operator Officer Ron Basset said payback times would also depend on vehicle usage. “A truck driving from Adelaide to Melbourne goes through $100,000 a year in diesel so even at a 10% saving that’s $10,000 a year,” he said. “What we want to do initially is work very closely with two or three companies in the mining and transport industries.”“The benefit of our system is that if something goes wrong for whatever reason, the only thing that happens is the motor continues to run normally, it just doesn’t get the extra fuel savings,” Basset said. “A lot of the other technologies out there are years away from commercialization, this is ready now and that’s the most exciting thing about this project.”Version one is for vehicles manufactured up to 2010. Version two, designed for more modern engines, is about three months away.“Then we will see version three in 18 to 24 months, which will fit in everyone’s car and we envisage that people will be able to buy it and get it installed for between $300 and $400 that’s our target,” Basset said.
Tweet thisShare on FacebookEmail this article RYANAIR HAS BEEN fined €3 million by Italy’s antitrust authority over its cabin baggage policy introduced late last year. The fine relates to the airline’s policy which allows small bags into the cabin free of charge only if they can be stowed under the seat in front of passengers.Bigger bags of up to 10 kilos require a luggage fee, or a fee-paying priority boarding pass.The Italian antitrust agency said that most passengers expected to travel with a larger carry-on bag and that by imposing an extra payment of between €5 and €25 the airline was raising ticket prices in a “non-transparent” manner.After Ryanair announced its new cabin bag policy in August, Italian regulators ordered the airline – as well as Hungary’s Wizzair – to suspend the measure, saying it misled consumers and distorted competition with carriers that transported cabin luggage for free.Wizzair was also fined by the agency, and ordered to pay €1 million. Ryanair rejected the Italian decision, saying its policy was transparent and helped flight punctuality as it speeded up boarding.It came into effect in November.With reporting from AFP 66 Comments Ryanair fined €3 million by Italian authorities over luggage policy Italy’s antitrust agency accused the airline of effectively raising ticket prices in a “non-transparent manner”. Thursday 21 Feb 2019, 6:59 PM Image: Shutterstock/InsectWorld Short URL https://jrnl.ie/4506577 Share113 Tweet Email2 Image: Shutterstock/InsectWorld By Sean Murray Feb 21st 2019, 6:59 PM 28,530 Views 
Bayer Leverkusen has been known to snap up young Brazilians and this time it got its hands on 17-year-old Paulinho.Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho, better known as Paulinho, made his debut for the Rio de Janeiro side Vasco de Gama as a 16-year-old and has been on the radar of multiple European clubs ever since. Bayer Leverkusen is the team that was able to secure his signature, which will see him remain a part of the Bundesliga side for five years. The teenager will join his teammates in July when he’ll turn 18.According to Goal.com, there were two main reasons why the Brazilian versatile attacker chose Leverkusen. The first one was Bayer’s participation in the Champions League (berth still not locked).“I want to play in the Champions League and continue to improve myself,”
Report: Dortmund hammer four past Leverkusen George Patchias – September 14, 2019 Borussia Dortmund put four past Bayer Leverkusen.Borussia Dortmund leapfrogged Bayern Munich to claim second place in the Bundesliga. After handing out a 4-0 thrashing of…The second reason was the success Paulinho’s fellow Brazilians had after joining this particular club.“Emerson, Lucio, Jorginho, Ze Roberto and Juan were fantastic players whose global career started at Bayer. The club has a great reputation back home and everybody knows them as a club in Europe where a lot of Brazilians have been happy.“Renato Augusto cried when he left Leverkusen and with Wendell I know how much they support young foreign pros.”The youngster is currently out with a broken arm, but the winger/striker should be ready in time for next season.
Vancouver business owner Gayle Beacock, co-owner of Beacock Music Co. music store, joined 65 other music retailers and celebrity artists this month in Washington, D.C., to advocate for comprehensive school music education programs.The three-day Music Education Advocacy Fly-In was sponsored by the National Association of Music Merchants. Beacock met with Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, both D-Wash., and with Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, in an effort to build support for national legislation calling for access to music education for all children.
Facebook Twitter Tags 1 Share your voice Comment Politics Tech Industry Facebook and Twitter say they’ll take part in a Federal Election Commission symposium about fake news. Angela Lang/CNET Facebook and Twitter plan to attend an event this month at the Federal Election Commission’s office in Washington, DC, about digital disinformation, the companies said Thursday. The FEC is co-hosting the Sept. 17 event with the Global Digital Policy Incubator at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and with PEN America, a nonprofit that advocates for free expression. The companies didn’t say who’d represent them at the event. FEC Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub invited Facebook, Google and Twitter to attend the event, according to Politico, which cited a note sent by her office to the companies. “The goal of the symposium will be to identify effective policy approaches and practical tools that can minimize the disruption and confusion sown by fraudulent news and propaganda in the 2020 campaign,” the note reportedly said.Google declined to comment. Thomas Melia, the Washington director at PEN America, confirmed that the nonprofit is planning an event about disinformation but said the list of speakers hasn’t been finalized. The groups are hoping to bring together a variety of experts including tech companies, policy makers, political organizations and journalists to discuss how disinformation works, where it comes from, its impact and what stakeholders can do ahead of the 2020 election. Invites to the general public haven’t yet been sent out. Social media companies have been under more pressure to combat disinformation, especially after the 2016 US presidential election. Facebook has seen Russians, Iranians and Americans exploit the social network to spread hoaxes and sow discord.This week, Facebook said it was tightening rules about political ads ahead of the 2020 election. Those changes include asking advertisers for more identification information, such as an FEC ID number or a government or business email that matches their website domain.CNET’s Richard Nieva contributed to this report. 
Visakhapatnam: The 64th Railway Week celebrations of the East Coast Railway, Waltair Division, got off to a colourful start here on Friday. Celebrated annually to commemorate the chugging off of the first train in 1853, the event saw a good turnout. Divisional Railway Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava presented merit certificates and cash awards to165 railway employees for their outstanding performances during 2018-19. “With the committed work force, the Waltair Division will achieve remarkable performance, overcoming the hurdles,” the DRM said. Waltair Division received nine efficiency shields for commercial, mechanical, security, among others and bagged the Best Small Clean Station and the Sports Shield as well.
Top gainers from NSE were Birla power Solutions Ltd, Birla Cotsyn India ltd, Tata Sponge Iron ltd, Genesys international Corporation Ltd and Pan Indian Corp Ltd, while top losers were Antarctica Ltd, ATN International Ltd, Dynacons Technologies Ltd, Century Enka Ltd and Malu Paper Mills limited. However, the position of the above mentioned companies shifted their position during trading on Thursday. Virat Industries ltdVIRI43.30-4.50-9.41 Top losers from BSE:NameNameSymbolSymbolLast in rupeesLast in rupeesChange in rupeesChange in rupeesChange in %Change in %NameMukesh Babu Financial Services ltdSymbolMUKBLast in rupees24.30Change in rupees-2.70Change in %-10NameRoyal India Corporation LtdSymbolROYALast in rupees4.74Change in rupees-0.52Change in %-9.89NameSantowin Corp LtdSymbolSACOLast in rupees0.92Change in rupees-0.10Change in %-9.80NameVirat Industries ltdSymbolVIRILast in rupees43.30Change in rupees-4.50Change in %-9.41NameCentuary Enka ltdSymbolCNTELast in rupees178.55Change in rupees-17.80Change in %-9.07 Genesys International Corporation ltdGENS69.55+7.90+12.81 Resonance Specialities LtdRESP16.30+1.81+12.49 Santowin Corp LtdSACO0.92-0.10-9.80 The Indian stock market traded lower due to profit booking, lower Asian stocks, decline in crude oil prices and announcement of Foreign exchange and Bank Credit data on Friday.Sensex opened 14.71 points lower at 26257.14 points against its previous closing of 26271.85 points, while the Nifty opened 2.4 points lower at 7828.20 points against its previous closing figure at 7830.20 points.The Rupee opened lower at 60.13 a dollar versus its previous closing of 60.11 per dollar on Thursday. The rupee ended weaker after hitting one-and-a-half week high on Thursday.At 11:10 am, Sensex and Nifty fell 0.44 percent and 0.41 percent. Only stock price BSE FMCG and Healthcare appeared to be surging among all Indian stock indices. FMCG recorded 31.65 points higher at 7138.03 points and Healthcare stock recorded 112.78 points higher at 12024.04 points during trading hours on Thursday.Asian stocks fell from this week’s three-year high on Thursday after trading low on Wall Street and upbeat US unemployment data. Hang Seng index plunged 0.06 percent at 24127.14 points. The MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 percent, but Nikkei surged 1 percent at 11:30 am on Thursday.”The prospect for the global economy has not been too bad thanks to recently strong U.S. shares and China data, but we should not be overly optimistic,” Reuters quoted Norihiro Fujito, senior investment strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley.He added that the investors are waiting for better trading, after IMF cut its 2014 forecast for global economic growth.Top gainers from BSE at 12 pm:NameNameSymbolSymbolLast in rupeesLast in rupeesChange in rupeesChange in rupeesChange in %Change in %NameTata Sponge Iron LtdSymbolTTSPLast in rupees1187Change in rupees+175.90Change in %+17.40NameGenesys International Corporation ltdSymbolGENSLast in rupees69.55Change in rupees+7.90Change in %+12.81NameResonance Specialities LtdSymbolRESPLast in rupees16.30Change in rupees+1.81Change in %+12.49NameBayer Crop Science LtdSymbolBAYELast in rupees2026Change in rupees+222.20Change in %+12.32NameSMS Techsoft India LimitedSymbolSMSTLast in rupees0.11Change in rupees+0.01Change in %+10 Centuary Enka ltdCNTE178.55-17.80-9.07 NameSymbolLast in rupeesChange in rupeesChange in % NameSymbolLast in rupeesChange in rupeesChange in % Tata Sponge Iron LtdTTSP1187+175.90+17.40 Royal India Corporation LtdROYA4.74-0.52-9.89 SMS Techsoft India LimitedSMST0.11+0.01+10 Mukesh Babu Financial Services ltdMUKB24.30-2.70-10 Bayer Crop Science LtdBAYE2026+222.20+12.32
Dhoni fans are not pleased with Gambhir’s comments.Robert Cianflone/Getty ImagesMahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were the two main architects of India’s World Cup final victory against Sri Lanka in 2011. But there has been an undercurrent of tension between the two since although both, especially Gambhir, dismissed any claim stating the same. Now, Gambhir has come up with another statement that has left Dhoni fans upset. Following Sanju Samson’s fantastic century against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Friday, March 29, Gambhir was all praise for the Rajasthan Royals player and called him the best wicketkeeper-batsman in the country at the moment. “I normally don’t like to talk about individuals in cricket. But seeing his skills I am glad to note that Sanju Samson is currently the best Wicketkeeper batsman in India. For me he should be batting number 4 in the World Cup,” Gambhir said in a tweet. Gautam Gambhir TwitterThis did not please the fans of Dhoni and also Rishabh Pant who called out Gambhir. These fans said that the former Kolkata Knight Riders captain has always been jealous of MSD. A Twitter user called Bhai saab replied to this tweet saying, “This is Your jealously with Dhoni speaking” to which another person backed Gambhir up by tweeting, “Matlab kuch bhi. Nobody except thala fans think Msd is the best wicket keeper batman we have “CURRENTLY”. But another Dhoni fan was quick to point out Dhoni’s scores this year. “Abe gadhe this year msd scores are 51 55* 87* 48* 1 59* 0 26 Total 327 runs in 9 innings at 81 avg n won a MOS in Aus.And in t20s this year Msd is leading run scorer for Ind with 130 runs in 5 innings at 43 Avg .At 37 age Dhoni is batting better than so called his replacements,” tweeted Adithya. Here are the other reactions to Gambhir’s comments. PRESIDENT OF THE WORD. – Did you ever heard of MS DHONI. The best wicketkeeper batman of all time.Charlie – We all know that you are always against Dhoni. Anyhow BCCI won’t consider your thoughts and comments. Thank you for your time.Surapusantharam – King of Jealousy. Idiot don’t you have common sense ? MSD is the world’s best keeper even you know this but your intention is to insult MSD . Yaaaaaak Thu .A man living on Earth – This shows he is clearly jealous of Dhoni(his interviews) and Rishabh Pant (commentary, happenings in DDCA and Delhi Daredevils) You lost my respect Gambhir. Samson is a one match playerPinkesh sen – Rishab Pant want to know your locationMeanwhile, a user named Abhishek made a valid point in his tweet saying, “Putting him above MS, Rishabh and DK. If you had made this statement before yesterday’s match, I would have still considered. But after one knock? Team is built over course of 4 years, not with one IPL game. Good that you are in politics, and not playing anymore.”Gambhir is one of the more successful captains in IPL history as he guided KKR to two titles in 2012 and 2014. The former cricketer has now retired from all forms of cricket and is trying his hand in politics.
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday defied calls to resign and adopted a new slogan, “getting on with the job”, after a catastrophic election performance.Two days after results of Britain’s snap election showed May’s Conservatives had lost their majority in parliament, a visibly weakened premier denied she was feeling “shell-shocked” when quizzed by Sky News.”What I’m feeling is that actually there is a job to be done and I think what the public want is to ensure that the government is getting on with that job,” May said in the televised interview.Criticised for relying on campaign slogans, the prime minister’s appearance from Downing Street saw her drop the “strong and stable” leadership mantra, only to replace it with talk of getting on with governing.May sidestepped direct questioning on whether she intends to serve a full term at prime minister, following calls for her to resign in the wake of the election debacle.”I said during the election campaign that if re-elected I would intend to serve a full term. But what I’m doing now is actually getting on with the immediate job,” she said.Aware that the opposition Labour party had made election gains by focusing heavily on national issues, while the Conservatives drew on Brexit, May listed areas such as education and housing as top priorities.Former finance minister George Osborne, who May sacked after taking office following the Brexit vote last June, on Sunday said May was now a “dead woman walking”.But the prime minister said she had a busy schedule ahead, with a cabinet meeting on Monday and talks with French President Emmanuel Macron the following day.Brexit will likely be on the agenda at the Paris meeting, after May confirmed she will stick to the timetable of negotiations over Britain’s departure from the European Union due to start on June 19.’Titanic’ reshuffleMay tried to reassert her shattered authority over the weekend by announcing her new cabinet — with no moves among her top team.Minimal changes by May including making Damian Green, former work and pensions secretary, her deputy by naming him first secretary of state.In a surprise move, Michael Gove was appointed environment and agriculture minister less than a year after the prime minister sacked him as justice minister.The leader of the Britain’s third largest party the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, dismissed the reshuffle as “rearranging the deckchairs as the Titanic goes down”.May has shown little public contrition for the electoral gamble that backfired, but was forced to accept the resignations of her two closest aides — reportedly a requirement by cabinet colleagues for allowing her to stay in office.Warning from IrelandWith the new government set to present its legislative programme to parliament on June 19, the clock is ticking on efforts to bolster the Conservatives’ position after they won just 318 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.May has turned to the Protestant Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in Northern Ireland in the hope of gaining support of their 10 MPs.DUP leader Arlene Foster said there had been “very good discussions” so far and she would travel to London to meet May on Tuesday.Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the government was not looking at a formal coalition but would seek assurances that the DUP would vote with May “on the big things” such as the budget, defence issues and Brexit.He stressed he did not share their ultra-conservative views on issues such as abortion and homosexuality, which have caused disquiet among many Conservatives.More than 600,000 people have signed a petition condemning the proposed alliance, saying it is a “disgusting, desperate attempt to stay in power”.The deal has also caused disquiet in Dublin, prompting Irish premier Enda Kenny to warn such an alliance could upset Northern Ireland’s fragile peace.In a phone call on Sunday, Kenny told May that forming a minority government reliant on the support of the hardline DUP could pose a “challenge” to the 1998 Good Friday peace accords.”The taoiseach (Kenny) indicated his concern that nothing should happen to put the Good Friday Agreement at risk and the challenge that this agreement will bring,” an Irish government spokesman said.London’s neutrality is key to the delicate balance of power in Northern Ireland, which was once plagued by violence over Britain’s control of the province.May responded that the DUP deal “would provide stability and certainty for the UK going forward”, her office said.
Ace designer Rohit Bal’s collection – including a newly-introduced cock motif – became talk of the town after he showcased it at the just-concluded India Couture Week here because it had been copyrighted. But is this move the best solution to fight plagiarism? “Bandhgala Baron” Raghavendra Rathore, who walked for Bal during his show, says the designer, plagued by plagiarism, is a quintessential leader in the industry.”His initiative to bring awareness on the issue of plagiarism will do the industry a lot of good, especially for the younger generation of designers,” Rathore said. Also Read – Add new books to your shelf”The process – and the cost – of copywriting every design, season after season, is tedious no doubt, but key designs must be protected. Plagiarism in India is different from that in the West, as the motives are different – in the West, fake products with logos of established brands are imitated, unlike elements, motifs and silhouettes in India,” he added.Talking about his own brand, Rathore said that in the last decade, he “has patented various techniques and details of the classic ‘Bandhgala’, which has become synonymous with the Raghavendra Rathore brand”. Also Read – Over 2 hours screen time daily will make your kids impulsiveDesigner duo Rimple and Harpreet Narula, who have been roped in by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali to work on costumes for his period drama Padmavati, are also thinking of protecting their work.”In the digital world, with so much exchange of images and information, it is easy for anyone to pick up a design and replicate it. So it makes sense to protect your work.”Sanjay Garg, designer and founder of Raw Mango brand, feels a “patent isn’t an absolute answer”. “As a textile designer, our work innovates on textiles and it’s natural to feel protective of what one has developed. In 2014, our work on engineered brocade lehengas was something truly original and we did patent it. That said, the lehenga has also been replicated,” he said.The people in the Chandni Chowk market, known for selling cheap replicas of designer wear, said that the designers’ high-priced creations lead to plagiarism. So, should celebrated designers sell their designs at a lower price?”There are many ways to answer this question, but simply: Some would consider cars and A/Cs a necessity, should they also all be sold at an accessible price point,” asked Garg, who exhibited his collection in London earlier this year.Ace designer Tarun Tahiliani, whose creations have been sported by celebrities like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra, says that, unfortunately, there seems to be no value for intellectual property rights in India.”I suppose that is great luxury in a country that is this poor. But having said that, this kind of duplication of bad quality speaks volumes to me as an individual. Firstly, let me say this, that people who value quality and originality would never buy a copy.””The real thing has a name because of what they have done and therefore there is an expertise – a Chanel jacket shoulder is a Chanel jacket shoulder, you may choose to wear a Zara but it is never going to feel the same as a Chanel.”Tahiliani said he once took legal action to protect his work.”I once tried to sue a designer with an identical copy of an outfit with her name in a store abroad and the case dragged on and on and on. Unfortunately, with our judicial system, going to court is not really an option most of the time and the case continued until recently, long after the printer who had copied the prints was dead. So, I have learnt to be more stoic about it. I think one can embarrass people,” said Tahiliani.Advocate Saikrishna Rajagopal says that, for design violation, there is “no criminal proceeding, so there will be no jail term”. “But if you do get a design registration, then you are in a position to stop others. It will certainly benefit the designers,” Rajagopal said. Will the customer also face legal consequences? “No, there is nothing against the customer,” he said.So, if you have a copy that is protected, you need not worry. But it doesn’t seem the battle between celebrated designers and copycats will end anytime soon.
Darjeeling: Taking a cue from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BNCCI) has pledged support to entrepreneurs of this region.The chamber has assured help to start-ups, especially in resolving grey areas in setting up new industries. The setting up of an Entrepreneur Development Institute is on the anvil in Siliguri. On Tuesday, industrialists of North Bengal and members of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) held a meeting with the working committee of BNCCI in Siliguri. Also Read – Bose & Gandhi: More similar than apart, says Sugata Bose”In the meeting, we discussed the problems faced by industrialists. We will be approaching different government departments, so that these grey areas can be resolved at the earliest,” stated Satyam Roy Chowdhury, president, BNCCI. The chamber is committed to help set up new industries in North Bengal, stated Roy Chowdhury. Different steps to promote start-ups in North Bengal were discussed at length. “One of the issues that cropped up in the meeting was the necessity to impart training to entrepreneurs. We also discussed the opening of an Entrepreneur Development Institute (EDI) in Siliguri. This institute will be a big help to start-ups,” he added. Every year, an International Trade Fair is organised by the BNCCI in Kolkata. “We could hold a similar fair on a smaller scale in Siliguri. The fair could commence from next year,” said Roy Chowdhury.
Maps are one of the most important things in civilization. Without maps, no one would be able to reach their intended destination safely and quickly. While today, we have an assortment of online mapping tools that use satellites and computer systems to provide accurate, up to date information, it wasn’t nearly as easy in the early days. Indeed, cartography was a difficult and painstaking maneuver before the modern invention of satellites. Those who were tasked with such an endeavor worked hard to ensure that their maps were as accurate as possible. If a map had flaws, took people to wrong places or had inaccurate geographical information, many different disasters could occur.People could get lost, expeditions would miss their target and trade routes could even be disrupted. Those who made maps took their jobs seriously.Babylonian map, the oldest known world map, 6th century BC Babylonia.Like all intellectual properties, cartography had a risk of being copied by competitors. A mapmaking company who worked hard to ensure that their work was accurate and error-free might find themselves dealing with a rival company that simply copied their maps and passed them off as their own.As legal concepts of intellectual property rights evolved, a countermeasure was developed by those who wished to protect their hard work from competitors. They would invent fake streets or towns. The fake streets were often referred to as “trap streets.”A trap street in Germany. Street named Am Kirschgarten appears on some digital maps and leads directly into a vineyard. Photo by Kreuzschnabel CC BY-SA 3.0The protection method was simple. The cartographer would insert a town or a street into their map that was nonexistent. The only purpose such a non-landmark would serve was to help the company’s legal case should someone else rip off their design.After all, if a rival mapmaker released a map that had the same non-existent town or street in their design, it would prove to the courts that plagiarism had taken place. In a time where selling maps was good business, many map companies resorted to this practice.Mapping can be done with GPS and laser rangefinder directly in the field. Image shows mapping of forest structure. Photo by ifer CC BY SA 3.0In the 1930s, one curious case of cartography infringement arose. The General Drafting Company, a New Jersey-based roadmap company, worked diligently to provide Standard Oil with exclusive road maps that were supposed to be the most accurate in the country.In their map of New York, the company had included a small town known as Agloe. This town was nothing more than a trap meant to ensnare competitors who had the audacity to steal from General Drafting.Strange Ancient Places Around the worldYears later, the town of Agloe appeared on another map, one belonging to none other than Rand McNally, a rival map-making company that was in direct competition with General Drafting. Once this information was found out, lawsuits were threatened against Rand McNally, revealing that their paper town had been nothing more than bait to find copycats. Yet, Rand McNally replied with incredulity as they explained they had not copied General Drafting at all. Rather, they had acquired the name of the town from Delaware County’s public records.Apparently, Delaware County had registered the name Agloe for some reason. An investigation conducted discovered the most curious of things. While it is true that Agloe had been an invented name, a general store had opened up in that area after the map had been published.Agloe, a paper fictional place that became an actual landmark. Photo by OpenStreetMap contributors CC BY SA 3.0This store, named Agloe General Store, was recorded in Delaware County’s public records and was then utilized by Rand McNally as the basis for writing down the name of Agloe on their own maps.Read another story from us: UK Heatwave Reveals Ancient Archaeological Sites Throughout BritainWhat should have been a method of protecting General Drafting’s intellectual property actually went on to inspire a general store to open up and thus register the small area in New York as a legitimate town. This, of course, would invalidate any of General Draft’s abilities to claim that their work was copied and invalidated the entire point of putting Agloe on the map in the first place.Andrew Pourciaux is a novelist hailing from sunny Sarasota, Florida, where he spends the majority of his time writing and podcasting.
A youth uses his smartphone in Havana, Cuba, Thursday, July 2, 2015. Cuban authorities have launched public Wi-Fi hotspots along a main avenue that is the heart of the capital’s cultural and social life. Its the first step in government promises to gradually roll out such connectivity options on an island that the internet revolution has largely passed by. (AP Photo/Desmond Boylan) HAVANA (AP) — Cuban authorities have launched public Wi-Fi hotspots along a main avenue that is the heart of Havana’s cultural and social life, the first step in government promises to gradually roll out such connectivity options on an island that the Internet revolution has largely passed by.Authorities have been installing the boxy white routers on buildings along 23rd Street in the Vedado theater, nightclub and business district in recent weeks, and they apparently went live Wednesday night. New Valley school lets students pick career-path academies 5 ways to recognize low testosterone Top Stories Ex-FBI agent details raid on Phoenix body donation facility Comments Share Here’s how to repair and patch damaged drywall “Online you see lots of interesting things if you know how to use it well, and it keeps you in touch with relatives or lets you meet new friends,” Leyva said.___Andrea Rodriguez on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ARodriguezAPCopyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mesa family survives lightning strike to home Sponsored Stories How men can have a healthy 2019 Dozens of people, many of them young, sat on stairs and stoops tapping away at smartphones, tablets and laptops Thursday on the street known locally as “The Ramp” for its gentle uphill slope from the sea.Angel Padron, a 16-year-old who lives a few steps off 23rd Street, called the signal speed “acceptable,” robust enough to load videos on YouTube.“Before I used to have to go to the hotels,” Padron said, referring to one of the few sources of wireless in the country, and where an hour online can cost a third of what most Cubans make in a month. “It’s like they’ve put this in my living room, given me wings to fly around the Internet.”“I got here early and spent about 40 minutes” online, he added.State telecom monopoly Etecsa announced in mid-June that it would open 35 such hotspots around the island.Users need to have an account registered with Etecsa, and the service costs $2 an hour — accessible for some Cubans who have relatively higher-paying private-sector jobs or relatives overseas who send remittances. But it’s still a high barrier of entry for many people who make around $20 a month from state salaries. Wilmer Cruz, a 31-year-old beauty salon owner, called the price “a little expensive” but gave positive reviews.“You can communicate with the whole world. You can know what’s going on around the planet,” Cruz said. “It’s magnificent, just what all of Cuba was waiting for.”Cuba remains one of the last places in the world in Internet connectivity rates.Home dial-up connections are tightly restricted and generally not available to the public. Home broadband is costly and limited to a minuscule percentage of people, including foreigners.Most Cubans who are able to go online do so from their schools or workplaces, or from the hundreds of Etecsa Internet centers around the country. Often it’s just to access email and hook into the island’s intranet, and falls short of the worldwide web.Authorities recently lowered prices in the Internet centers to $2 per hour.Earlier this year a famous Cuban artist known as Kcho began offering free Wi-Fi at his workshop in the poor western neighborhood of Romerillo. There’s no sign that free Wi-Fi has been installed anywhere else for the public.Outside an artisan market on 23rd Street, Jose Antonio Leyva, a 34-year-old souvenir vendor, took selfies to send to family in the United States, Spain and Italy. How do cataracts affect your vision?
Go back to the enewsletter Go back to the enewsletter For the Thai capital, Bangkok, it was the 10th consecutive year of being voted onto ‘The Top 10 Cities in Asia’ list and as such it was honoured with a place in the WBA Hall of Fame.Ko Lanta earned itself 9th place in ‘The 15 Best Islands in the World’ and 5th place in ‘The Top 10 Islands in Asia’ followed by Koh Samui in 8th place.In ‘The Top 100 Hotels in the World’, 14th place went to Six Senses Yao Noi, 47th place went to Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort was placed 52nd and Six Senses Samui was placed 71st.Lebua at State Tower also featured on the list of ‘The 10 Best City Hotels in Asia’, where it was voted into 5th spot.In ‘The Top 15 Resort Hotels in Asia’, Six Senses Yao Noi was named in 4th place, Anantara Hua Hin Resort in 9th place and Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in 11th place.The World’s Best Awards are based on an annual readers’ survey, in which Travel + Leisure readers vote in airline, airport, destination, hotel, cruise and other categories. Want to be in the luxury travel know? Subscribe to our free eNewsletter here to keep up to date with everything in the luxury travel industry. Six Senses Yao Noi Four Season Resort Chiang Mai The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced impressive performances across the country’s destinations, hotels and resorts in Travel + Leisure magazine’s The World’s Best Awards 2019, with numerous spots on multiple Top 10 and Top 15 lists.Most notable was Thailand’s domination of the ‘Top 15 Southeast Asia Resort Hotels’ category, with 10 places going to Thai properties. These were Six Senses Yao Noi in Phang Nga Bay ranked 2nd, Anantara Hua Hin Resort in 3rd place, Chiang Rai’s Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort ranked 4th, Six Senses Samui as 5th, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai in 8th place, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort as 9th, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui ranked 10th, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas in 13th place, Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa as 14th and JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa ranked 15th.In ‘The Top 15 Cities in the World’ category, Chiang Mai was named in 3rd place and Bangkok in 15th, while in ‘The Top 10 Cities in Asia’ Chiang Mai took 2nd place and Bangkok 7th.