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Duration of treatment in oncology clinical trials: does the duration change when the same drug moves from the experimental arm to the control arm?
Published Web Locationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.esmoop.2022.100480
BackgroundWhen a new drug comes to the market, the incentive for the sponsoring company is to maximize the treatment duration in order for the patient to reap the full therapeutic benefit of the product and achieve a positive trial result. We sought to enumerate instances when an already-approved oncology drug was used as a comparator for a newer drug seeking approval and compare the duration of treatment when it is used in the intervention arm to when it is used as a comparator.
Patients and methodsIn a cross-sectional analysis, we searched drug approval announcements for advanced, metastatic, or unresectable cancers between 2009 and 2020. We included studies reporting on an approved drug and studies reporting on when the same drug was used as a comparator for other drugs seeking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. We examined median progression-free survival and duration of treatment for when the drug was initially approved and for when the drug was used as a comparator for other drugs that were seeking approval.
ResultsOf the 23 instances when an approved drug was later used as a comparator against a newer drug seeking FDA approval, we found 11 instances (47.8%) where the drug, when used as a comparator arm, had a shorter duration of treatment than when it was used in the intervention arm. The median duration of treatment in the study initially testing the drug was 6.0 months (range: 2.2-12.7 months), whereas the median duration of treatment when the same drug was used as a comparator was 4.9 months (range: 1.7-12.0 months).
ConclusionsThese results suggest that there is bias in how long a patient receives a given therapy, and this bias favors the newer therapy. Clinical trialists should seek to utilize methodology that reduces bias so that the relative efficacy of newer drugs can be objectively assessed.
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New Zealand launches brilliant tourism campaign just as it pauses quarantine-free travel from NSW
by Huntley Mitchell
Tourism New Zealand has suffered some very unfortunate timing with the launch of its new tourism campaign directed at Aussies.
Tourism Australia urges Aussies to take an epic holiday in new $9m campaign
Australia’s fave power couple are back to spruik the country’s tourism offerings in a big, big way.
“F*ck you!”: Robert De Niro teams up with Roger Federer in gorgeously sweary ad for Switzerland Tourism
Federer confirms he can’t act and De Niro confirms he’ll take any job on offer in this unexpectedly wonderful tourism ad.
“Anything but chill”: Tourism Tasmania calls on Aussies to make a winter trip down south
The state’s tourism marketing body wants mainlanders to lose their inhibitions and get a little bit weird as the mercury drops.
Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake return for Tourism Australia’s latest marketing push
Australia’s fave power couple are back to promote the country’s domestic tourism greatness.
Tourism New Zealand shows off new marketing hub for Aussie agents
Are your current NZ marketing assets looking a little dated and in need of a refresh? Let the makeover begin with this.
Cristiano Ronaldo turns down $9.5 million a year to front Saudi Arabian tourism campaign
Arguably the most famous face in football, Ronaldo has rejected a generous offer from Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority. Not that he needs the money, mind you.
New Caledonia Tourism appoints new local marketing rep
The destination’s tourism board has opted for a ‘French New Wave’ style of marketing, so expect a bit of experimentation and iconoclasm.
How an Aussie power couple delivered in spades for Tourism Australia
by Sponsored by Tourism Australia
It turns out Tourism Australia chose well for the celeb faces of its relaunched ‘Holiday Here This Year’ campaign.
Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority launches fresh agent training website
The destination’s tourism authority is offering agents the chance to win one of five $250 Visa gift cards if they complete all five modules. Booyah!
Solomon Islands’ tourism board urges government to reconsider planned Facebook ban
The destination’s government ministers appear to have rocks in their heads, judging by this ridiculous plan.
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Monday, December 30, 2013
By John Andrew
Hustler from Suzuki may be unveiled during Auto Expo
Since its unveil during Tokyo Motor Show this November the Hustler crossover from Japanese auto giant Suzuki has succeeded in grabbing attention of every car enthusiast throughout the world. Now it is reported that Indian arm of Japanese car maker MSIL may showcase the same vehicle during the forthcoming Indian Auto scheduled to be held in February 2014 at New Delhi.
The new mini crossover from company is different from traditional crossovers and is designed on platform of Wagon R.
facilitating buyers with sufficient interior space. It will be equipped with three pot, 660 cc turbocharged engine and will be offered with two options of transmission system i.e., five speed manual transmission system and CVT. In Japanese car market the maker may introduce the vehicle with 2WD or 4WD stick shifter or minus one pedal, whereas in Indian car market it may unveil it with K series engine like its other Indian siblings. It is expected to be launched with price tag of RS. 6.15 lakh in India and is expected to be equipped with huge fleet of various remarkable and awesome features.
If launched in India it is speculated that it will generate the tough competition of its elder sibling Ritz and might affect its sales. Moreover as this product will be introduced by the leading car manufacturer of country it is expected that it will undoubtedly receive an overwhelming response from buyers even before its launch. Apart from this as this vehicle is small than compared to Duster and EcoSport it might develop its own segment of buyers. To know more about Hutler let us wait for Indian Auto Expo 2014, where the whole picture will be released.


NASA planning August release of Mars robotic exploration architecture
WASHINGTON – In time to begin work on a March 2022 orbiter, a NASA official said on July 10 that the agency plans to have a “coherent Mars architecture” for future robotic missions to Mars ready to be presented at A committee meeting in August.
Michael Meyer, chief scientist for the Mars exploration program at NASA headquarters, said that the architecture is on track to be presented at a meeting in late August a national academy committee reviewing progress. NASA has completed the implementation of the Ten Scientific World Scientist survey published in 2011.
“It was in August that the committee realizes that they are going to hear a coherent architecture of Mars so we hope to make a return of samples and potentially other missions associated with it”
Meyer said in a conference call to Mars Exploration Group Analysis Program (MEPAG). He added that he and others were working to ensure approval of the plan agency prior to the presentation.
Such architecture, he said, was requested by Congress. “We are ready to present something because it is something that Congress has requested in its credits,” he said.
Meyer did not disclose details of what would be in this architecture beyond its focus on returning samples. The mission in March 2020 Rover will be the first step in a return process of multi-mission samples, collecting samples that future missions to collect and return to Earth.
However, there are no missions to Mars by NASA under development beyond March 2020. This sparked growing concern in the Mars scientific community, both in progress on the return of samples and the development of a new Orbiter argue to replace the telecommunications and imaging capability currently provided by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
NASA budget request for fiscal year 2018, released in May, there is only $ 2.9 million for “future missions to Mars”, which could include the planning of an orbiter or other tracking missions to the mobile in 2020.
This amount increases in the five-year budget projections to $ 178.9 million during fiscal year 2022, but participants at the MEPAG meeting found it insufficient to launch an orbital mission of any kind by 2022 .
“Although there have been additions to the budget of planetary science were impressive, they were committed elsewhere,” said Jeff Johnson, planetary geologist at the Applied Physics Laboratory of which he is president of MEPAG.
“Without a substantial increase in this line mission in March by Congress, it is not likely to launch a spacecraft to Mars in 2022.”
House and Senate assignment committees have yet to disclose their financial plans for future missions to Mars. The committee in full House Allocations must mark its proposed credits for the year 2018 on July 13, which can provide more details about its interest for future missions to Mars.
The Senate Appropriations Committee has not taken into account for NASA.


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Dear Children: Please Get Out of My Bed Already
I’m not sure how we got here. By “here,” I mean this bed, the one that really belongs to your father and me but now contains our entire family: two parents, two dogs, and three children. We are fortunate enough to have beds for each member of our family, and yet here we are, in a tangled, tired heap. I am writing to you today to tell you that it’s not working.
I know I’m the Mom and my chief joy in life is supposed to be meeting your needs and everything, but I’m a person too. I have needs. And one of those needs is sleep.
Back when you were a few months old, you started sleeping through the night. It was awesome. Are you paying attention? Mommy felt Julie-Andrews-twirling-in-a-field-of-flowers-happy when you slept in your own beds, all night long. Also Mommy’s skin looked better and Daddy didn’t spend quite so much money on coffee. It was a happier time for all of us.
Now, nighttime has become more never-ending nightmare than peaceful dreamland. You’re tired and cranky, and Mommy. Is. Exhausted.
I’m including a summary here of a typical night in our household. I’m using the term “you” to refer to all of you, because you guys are like a kid-conglomerate, lobbying against sleep and sanity. I hope that seeing your actions spelled out in black and white will ignite the fires of change in your little hearts. Please just think about how ridiculous this is:
· Mommy and Daddy get you all tucked into your cozy bed. We say goodnight and close your door.
· You stay in your room for 7½ minutes before charging downstairs because you have something “very important” to tell us. Please don’t think I’m unfeeling; I get that it totally sucks that your sister put boogers on you, or that you can’t think of anything that rhymes with “lettuce,” but those are not reasons to come out of your room. Because what are the reasons to come out of your room? Say it with me: ONLY IF YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM OR YOU ARE BLEEDING.
· You go back to your room for a long enough stretch of time that I’m snuggled up on the couch, with a glass of wine, absorbed in Olivia Pope’s shenanigans. So then, of course, you need to poop, and I have to extricate myself from my blanket-wine-Scandal cocoon and come upstairs to wipe you.
· You go into your room. But then you’re back, 20 minutes later, to ask me why it “takes so long for morning to come.” We threaten to take away your stuffed animals if you don’t stay in your room.
· Twenty more minutes go by, and here you are again, sad and lonely because your sister has fallen asleep and you’re still awake. You guilt one of us into lying in your creaky, animal-filled bed with you until you finally fall asleep.
· Now it’s 11 p.m., so I give up on having any sort of kid-free time and go to bed.
· The first child shows up in my room, just as I’ve reached REM sleep, usually between midnight and 1 a.m. You’re sleepy and adorable and I haul you into bed. I snuggle you and you instantly go back to sleep. I do not. It’s hard to get comfortable when your head is on my pillow.
· WHACK! What the…? You kicked me! In the face! Why are your feet in the face place? This is a bed! It has a face place and a feet place and you’re doing it wrong!
· The second child shows up sometime between 3 and 4 a.m. This requires shuffling and repositioning and, you know, BEING AWAKE.
· And finally, a half hour before my alarm goes off, the third child joins the party. There is no room for you, third child, and yet here you are, squashing in with your elbows and heels and holy crap did you seriously just head-butt me?!? Someone kicks me in the kidneys a couple of times before I give up and haul myself out of bed.
You see it, don’t you, kids? How crazy this is? Please tell me that you see it. I’m not sure how much longer we can go on like this. We can start small. Just one night of decent sleep would be so great. At least think about it.
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In farming, AI is generally quick for “synthetic insemination.” However a distinct more or less AI, artificial intelligence, is appearing nice promise in fixing a few of agriculture’s most vital demanding situations, from the want to building up productiveness and income to overcoming hard work shortages to protective the surroundings.
Of the entire industries AI is remodeling, it’s secure to mention none have a better human affect than farming. According to the UN Meals and Agriculture Group, the worldwide inhabitants is predicted to upward push from seven billion to 9 billion through 2050, requiring a 60 % building up in meals manufacturing. Then again, conventional strategies aren’t sufficient to take care of this building up. Farmers should in finding tactics to do extra with much less.
Constraints and Shortages Result in Innovation
They usually should accomplish this regardless of pressures reminiscent of hard work shortages, particularly right through busy seasonal classes, and the truth that crop revenues and yields have remained flat for 25 years whilst manufacturing prices stay going up.
On best of all that, at a time when the planet is underneath danger from local weather alternate, farming is a large client of power and water and a big supply of carbon dioxide emissions and soil erosion.
AI-driven generation, constructed on algorithms that may analyze records and be informed, modify and reinforce through the years with out human intervention are beginning to have a dramatic impact on an trade that has observed handiest incremental enhancements over the past century, particularly when it comes to smaller farms, and is in dire want of extra sustainable fashions.
As an example, AI can assist smaller farms be extra successful through scrutinizing plant records to create a “benefit map” that tells farmers the most productive tactics to make use of a box to maximise benefit and yield. Each and every step, from figuring out when to plant, to all sides of crop care, to figuring out when to reap can also be computerized.
The precision enabled through AI is a gigantic boon to ecologically harmonious and sustainable farming. Farmers can know with an greater degree of sure bet what’s the very best crop for a selected house of the sphere and what to depart fallow or put to different makes use of, reminiscent of beetle banks. Other plants may well be planted along each and every different in the similar box and harvested at other instances.
Corporations Tackle AI in Farming
An ecosystem of startups is cropping up around the globe to provide AI-powered gear to farms, reminiscent of the Small Robot Company of Britain which believes robots are extra exact and environmentally pleasant than conventional tractor-based farming; Bowery Farming, which makes use of robotics to domesticate plants indoors and has raised $90 million from buyers and CiBO Technologies, which makes use of records analytics, statistical modeling and AI to simulate agricultural prerequisites underneath other variables and closing 12 months raised $30 million in its Collection B spherical of investment.
As a captivatingarticle within the New York Instances lately reported, instructional establishments also are coming into the sphere, with Carnegie Mellon College growing small robots for a farm close to its Pittsburgh campus to assist create what the landlord known as a “boutique, state-of-the-art farm, enabled through generation, that produces nice meals.”
Small Robotic Corporate’s robots, named Tom, Dick and Harry, are in a position to take care of plants autonomously, caring for each particular person plant. They feed and spray handiest the vegetation that want it, offering the easiest ranges of vitamins and reinforce with out a waste. The robots are a low-carbon choice to very large tractors. And through punch-planting moderately than plowing, the robots can radically cut back soil runoff and water air pollution.
Maximum farmers need to offer protection to the surroundings, and lots of have labored onerous to scale back their affect, however conventional arable strategies particularly, plowing and blanket chemical spraying, have too frequently left little selection however to pollute.
Some other good thing about the robots is that whilst people have a limited running day, those small machines can paintings 24/7/365. That implies they are able to assist pick out up the slack when hard work is brief and likewise take menial, time-consuming duties off farmers’ plates, liberating them for different paintings reminiscent of branding and advertising and marketing.
Small Robotic Corporate’s robots, which use 90 % fewer chemical compounds and 95 % much less power than conventional strategies, are a part of a rising pattern known as farming-as-a-service (FaaS).
Those farm control answers emphasize data-driven choices to spice up productiveness and potency. FaaS converts fastened prematurely prices into variable ongoing prices for farmers, thus making the tactics extra inexpensive for many small farmers.
In gentle of the mega-trends that farming faces, ever extra mouths to feed because the inhabitants grows, the want to safeguard farming as a viable industry and essential sensitivity to the planet’s plight, agriculture is wanting a technological revolution. Due to a bumper crop of AI innovation, that revolution is underneath means.
Written through Eric Jensen of Canonical.

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This blog describes the nature of the pictures in my submission for the WPC this week on the topic “Abstract”.
The first and third picture are actually of ice (frost) formed on the windshield of a car on a cold winter morning. The nature of the ice pattern that day was unusual. If I remember correctly, the second of these pictures was taken after I started the process of removing the ice using deicing fluid.
The second picture in the series is of a glass brick on a wall that I saw in a commercial location. The picture was taken in the evening after sunset. The glass was reflecting artificial light that was falling on it in a strange way.
The last picture is of a chandelier which hangs from the center of a dome at the Chicago Cultural Center. The picture was taken from directly under the chandelier. Here is a picture of the dome taken from the side. You can see where the chandelier is suspended from.
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Andie MacDowell has always looked younger than her years.
And the former model was at it again on Thursday as she glowed while on the red carpet of the 18th Annual L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Celebration.
The event was held at the trendy NeueHouse Hollywood.
The 65-year-old mother-of-three matched her silver locks to her fancy gray three piece suit that had added sparkle. She also had on a black blouse that went to the neck and had a tie while holding a clutch purse.
Andie has won raves for keeping her hair silver and not dyeing it back to black. Two years ago she told Vogue she was happy with the look.
‘I’ve never felt more powerful,’ she shared. ‘I feel more honest. I feel like I’m not pretending. I feel like I’m embracing right where I am. I feel really comfortable. And in a lot of ways, I think it’s more striking on my face. I just feel like it suits me.’
Last month she looked nothing short of sensational as she took to the runway during the L’Oreal show during Paris Fashion Week.
The actress showcased her midriff in a black bra and leather suit as she strutted down the star-studded catwalk with a host of other famous faces.
Andie put on an age-defying display in the ensemble as she gave the younger models a run for their money during the prestigious showcase.
The Maid star styled her all black look with a pair of towering platform heels, while otherwise going accessory free.
She was sporting dramatic Gothic make-up, including a smoky eye and nude lip, while her naturally curly locks were worn loose.
With the Eiffel Tower serving as a suitably dramatic backdrop, celebrity brand ambassadors assembled in the French capital for the Walk Your Worth show – an empowering celebration of womanhood.
Andie put on a high-energy display as she waved her arms in the air and made her way down the runway.
She was joined by fellow ambassadors Eva Longoria and Cindy Bruna as the group held hands during the finale of the show.
Viola Davis and Bollywood legend Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also made welcome appearances.
Accentuating her slender physique in an elegant silver gown, Kendall, 27, inevitably claimed the spotlight as the event got underway.
With metallic colours proving to be a dominant theme on the night, Dame Helen, 78, matched the American model in her own sweeping silver gown – complete with tastefully cinched waist.
Meanwhile actress Elle, 25, commanded attention in a plunging gold evening dress with a semi-sheer detail.
Bucking the trend, Four Weddings And A Funeral star Andie opted for an edgy black PVC coat over a matching bralette and high-slung PVC trousers.
The actress, 65, rounded off her runway look with a pair of chunky silver heels, while dramatic make-up drew further attention to her delicately proportioned features.
Indian actress Aishwarya, 49, was on hand to co-present Sunday’s event, and she was appropriately dressed for the occasion in a heavily embellished gold gown with cascading overlays.
Eva, 48, was also on hand to add some additional glamour to the catwalk, and the Latina star looked stunning in a layered sheer dress as she joined her fellow ambassadors.


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Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins head coach Jimmy Johnson said “hit me in the head with a hammer the next time I take a dumb guy” It seems that is the way the Dolphins are headed as they rebuild their roster, it’s more about the right kind of players as opposed to maybe the best athletes.
The players they are looking for must love the game, fit a certain prototypical (Size, Height, Weight) and more importantly have a certain level of intelligence (I.E.) Football IQ.
One of the biggest complaints and problems former head coach Adam Gase had was players who did not learn the playbook there are only two reasons why this would be the case either they did not devote the time (Lazy) or they were not smart enough to grasp the information (Dummies). I’m pretty sure that was the underlying case for quite a few players on this roster and you will quickly realize who they are as this team moves forward.
There are exceptions to every rule and this team can’t be full of highly intelligent nerds that lack the other qualities needed to produce a winning team like toughness, dedication, selflessness and what has been preached from the top “TEAM FIRST” attitude.
After putting up the past three seasons with a team lacking any kind of identity it will be a pleasant change to see them establish a true identity. It’s time to get back to a team that is TOUGH, ATHLETIC and SMART!
Miami’s Defensive coordinator is an Ivy League Grad (Yale) and “he will demand that his players be extremely smart” so look out you dummies because there is no place in Miami for you.
The one position that it is imperative that the player is cerebral is the Quarterback he must be able to understand the entire game offensive and defensively and the ones who gets the mastery of the TOTAL game is invaluable to any team. So moving forward look for players that fit that mode Love for the game, Athletic, Selfless but most of all SMART!

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USDA reported cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 10.0 million head on Aug. 1, 2013. The inventory was 6% below Aug. 1, 2012. A good bit fewer cattle are on feed than the average of trade estimates, which was down 4.2%.
July placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.72 million, 10% below 2012. That was well below the average trade guess of down 2.5% and actually below the bottom end of trade expectations, which ranged from down 7.1% to up 11.6%.
During July, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 390,000, 600 to 699 pounds were 275,000, 700 to 799 pounds were 455,000 and 800 pounds and greater were 602,000.
Marketings of fed cattle during July totaled 2.00 million, 4.5% above 2012 and very close to trade expectations.
Bigger fed cattle marketing hole coming
Analysts sometimes talk about walls of cattle or marketing holes coming.
The 6% decline in the August 1 cattle on feed inventory and the 10% plunge in July placements suggest a hole will come in December-March marketings. Holes in marketings fuel predictions of higher prices. Cattle owners are adept at kicking a little dirt in such holes each time they walk by. They can delay a few late fall cattle or accelerate a few spring cattle. Holes often end up shallower than early predictions, with lower price peaks.
This go around feedlots will have help kicking dirt in the hole. USDA projects first quarter 2014 pork production up 2.65 % from this year. First quarter broiler production is projected up 3.4% from 2013's first quarter.
Competition for beef will continue
This year's beef output is running about 1.4% below 2012. For all of next year USDA projects beef production will skid 5.5% below 2013.
Meanwhile, pork production is projected up 0.6% this year and up another 3.2% next year. Broiler output is expected to rise 1.9% this year and almost another 3% in 2014.
Tightening beef supplies are constructive for beef prices. Rising supplies of competing meats limit how far prices can advance. How much of a premium consumers are willing to pay for beef is the driver. That depends on job prospects, incomes and general economic outlook.
Still, USDA projects first quarter 2014 fed cattle will average in the $122 to $132 compared with $125.52 in 2013's first quarter.
Grazing to determine expansion
The nation's beef cow herd down more than 6 million cows from the recent peak of 35.3 million in 1996 means the long-term trend in slaughter cattle supply is lower. The cattle industry has been able to hold beef production relatively steady by boosting efficiency through technology, better genetics, higher calving percentages and heavier slaughter weights.
Whether cow-calf producers launch expansions in 2014 depends heavily on feed costs and grazing conditions. The latter improved in much of the country in 2013.
Producers began adopting the beta-agonist feed additive, Zilmax, in the spring of 2012. Average slaughter weights advanced 9 to 12 pounds. Despite Tyson announcing it will stop accepting cattle fed Zilmax due to animal mobility issues, the trend toward heavier cattle will continue. One reason is cost to run a 1,400 pound steer through the packing plant is the same as the cost to run a 1,250 pound steer through the plant. But the heavier steer turns out more meat, which lowers processing cost per pound.
Lower imports tighten supply
Feeder cattle imports from Mexico through mid-August were down about 45% from 2012. USDA tallies the shortfall for the year at nearly 463,000 head. Imports of feeder cattle from Canada so far are up about 65,000 head, while the total number of Canadian cattle crossing the northern border is up nearly 163,000 head from a year ago.
Still, the shortfall from Mexico leaves a net decline for cattle imports of about 300,000 head, compared with 2012. Those 300,000 cattle represent about 2.5 days of slaughter. One could argue that's not much. But the shortfall counts up when supplies are squeaky tight.

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The vivid scenes created in the poems John submitted to us were powerful for all of us to read. We will be sharing a total of two poems from him, the first today and the second tomorrow. We hope you feel just as transported as we did. Enjoy.
When her son was conceived,
the lake wore its starry sparklers,
the moon was pancake shaped,
and a cool breeze blew in through
the open windows of her boyfriend’s car.
She was seventeen, naïve,
and sprawled across the lumpy backseat
of a second-hand Chevy,
but not complaining,
not when so much talk of love
had preceded the spreading of her legs.
Her life was going nowhere anyhow.
Her grades didn’t cry out, “College bound!”
The town was small.
And the night seemed as anxious to get on with it
as her boyfriend’s probing hands,
his amateurish thrusting.
When the son was born,
it was like there no longer was a lake
or a moon or a breeze.
And no sign of her boyfriend’s car.
Nor of him either.
She was stuck at home
under her father’s glare
and her mother’s distressed happiness –
the lovely grandchild,
the daughter no better than a whore.
But such a smile that baby had.
Until it caught up with its own circumstance.
John Grey is an Australian poet, US resident. Recently published in That, Dalhousie Review and North Dakota Quarterly with work upcoming in Qwerty, Chronogram and Clade Song.

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After two weeks of social media campaigns calling for the arrest of the men who beat DeAndre Harris in a parking garage in Charlottesville during a white supremacy rally, police have sent out warrants for arrest for Daniel P. Borden, 18, and Alex Michael Ramos, 33.
According to a report by The New York Times, Borden was arrested and is being held in Ohio at the Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati. He is facing several charges, including a felony charge in relation to the assault.
Ramos has not yet been arrested.
The other man arrested was a member of the Klu Klux Klan and was videoed shooting at the feet of counter-protester Corey Long. The video can be seen below. Corey Long was the man in the now-infamous photograph standing next to an elderly man and using a bottle of aerosol spray turned fire spray to fend off white supremacists. According to the same Times report, Richard W. Preston, 52, was arrested and charging with discharging a firearm within a 1,000 feet of a school, which is a felony.


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text: (2003) Useful expression from the epithelial Calcium stations (TRPV5 and TRPV6) requires association from the S100A10-annexin 2 complicated. embryonic kidney, colocalization was limited to the cell membrane. Research on calcium mineral influx into RUB cells present that in the current presence of anti-DPP, there is a 40% reduced amount of calcium mineral influx into these cells. We postulate that DPP provides different features in the kidney in comparison using the odontoblasts. In the odontoblasts, its principal function is within the extracellular mineralization of dentin, whereas in the kidney it could participate in calcium mineral transport. is quickly prepared by scission of the central series freeing the amino-terminal area, dentin sialoprotein, as well as the carboxyl-terminal area DPP (9C11), and also a central hooking up peptide series (12). Dentin Rabbit Polyclonal to Dyskerin sialoprotein and DPP participate in a family group of protein referred to as little integrin-binding ligand for 5 min today. The cell pellet was resuspended in ice-cold Fomepizole insect cell lysis buffer (Pharmingen) formulated with reconstituted protease inhibitor mix at a focus of just one 1 ml of lysis buffer per 2 107 cells. The cells had been lysed on glaciers for 45 min, as well as the lysate was cleared of mobile particles by centrifuging at 40,000 for 45 min. The apparent supernatant formulated with GST-DPP recombinant proteins was analyzed on SDS-PAGE gel. The GST-DPP recombinant proteins was after that purified on the glutathione-Sepharose column (Amersham Biosciences) based on the manufacturer’s guidelines. The purified DPP was bound to CNBr-activated Sepharose to create a DPP-Sepharose affinity column then. Cell Lifestyle The rat ureteric bud (RUB1) cell series, something special from Dr. Perantoni (NCI, Country wide Institutes of Wellness) was expanded in DMEM/F-12 moderate with 10% fetal bovine serum, 10 ng of TGF, with 1% antibiotic-antimycotics. After achieving 50% confluence, the cells had been after that cultured in the initial moderate or in the current presence of 1 mm EDTA for 14 h. Isolation of DPP-binding Protein Crude cell membrane fractions had been extracted from rat ureteric bud (RUB1) cell lines utilizing a Mem-PER eukaryotic membrane proteins extraction reagent package (Pierce) based on the manufacturer’s guidelines. The cells (5 106) had been centrifuged at 850 for 2 min, as well as the pellet was lysed using a proprietary detergent Fomepizole in the kit. Another proprietary detergent was put into solubilize the membrane protein. The samples had been centrifuged at 10,000 for 3 min at 4 C. The supernatant was taken out, incubated for 10 min at 37 C, and centrifuged for 2 min at 10,000 to split up the hydrophobic proteins (bottom level layer) in the hydrophilic proteins (best level) through stage partitioning. The hydrophobic small percentage was dialyzed against three adjustments of binding buffer formulated with Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150 mmol/liter NaCl, 1 mmol/liter MgCl2, 1 mmol/liter CaCl2, and 0.1% sodium deoxycholate for 24 h at 4 C. Pursuing dialysis, the solubilized membrane small percentage was independently incubated using the DPP-Sepharose gel or GST-Sepharose gel (control) right away with soft end over Fomepizole end blending. The very next day the resins had been poured into columns, as well as the columns had been cleaned with binding buffer and eluted with 1-ml aliquots of elution buffer formulated with Tris-HCl eventually, pH 7.5, 0.1% sodium deoxycholate, 20 mmol/liter EDTA, 20 mmol/liter EGTA, and 150 mmol/liter NaCl. The components eluted in the DPP affinity and GST columns had been focused and separated by 12% SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis under reducing circumstances. The gels had been either stained with Coomassie Blue or used in nitrocellulose membranes. The membranes had been incubated with anti-annexin 2 mouse monoclonal antibody (Invitrogen). The principal antibodies had been diluted Fomepizole 1:1000. Antibody-reactive materials was discovered with alkaline phosphatase-conjugated anti-mouse antibody (1:30,000) and visualized by an AP recognition package (Bio-Rad). Coimmunoprecipitation The RUB1 cell series was expanded in DMEM/F-12 moderate as defined above. After achieving 80% confluence, the cells had been lysed with 50 mm Tris-HCl, pH 7.4, containing 0.1% Nonidet P-40,.

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7. The Man Who Wasn’t There
The Man Who Wasn’t There follows Ed Crane (Billy Bob Thornton), another example of a character truly alone in the world. Ed is a barber in a small Californian town, which is complicated for him when discovers that his wife (whose father is responsible for Ed’s successes as a barber) is cheating on him with her boss.
Ed decides to blackmail his boss to raise cash to pursue a (honestly completely false-sounding) business venture. As if this didn’t already sound like it contained all of the tropes of your normal Coen film, when everything begins to fall apart viewers are rewarded with cinematic artistry, brilliant humor, and provocative lines lifted straight from Soren Kierkegaard.
Partially thanks to his loneliness, Ed is caught in despair and is drifting along through life aimlessly. The tales of how he got his job, how he met and married his wife, and just how he has formed his outlook on life scream of an uncontrolled wandering lifestyle, even though Ed seems calm and collected in nearly every scene (hey, it’s the Billy Bob Thornton way!).
Viewers are rewarded though, despite it coming to Ed’s being on death-row, by an attitudinal change in his character, as we hear that Ed has come to peace with his lot in life and, to some extent, with the actions he has taken to get to that point. He claims that as he “pull[s] away from the maze” and sees “it whole”, his life takes on a new meaning and new perspective that is tolerable for him.
Of course, this is Kierkegaard’s contrast in The Sickness Unto Death between the higher and lower forms of despair. Unfortunately, while Ed is now finally very much aware of his despair, the Coens have put him in a situation in which it’s pretty much impossible for him to do anything about it.
8. No Country for Old Men
From there, the next major Coen success would be their adaptation of the Cormac McCarthy novel No Country for Old Men, a deeply troubling tale filled with nihilism and a critical view of human nature. The film follows Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) after he discovers a drug deal gone wrong and discovers the payment for those drugs (still intact and ripe for the taking).
A killer, Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), is on his trail, trying to track down the money and simply killing everyone in his path. Meanwhile, Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), the sheriff in those parts of Texas, is struggling to come to terms with the nature of such vicious crimes. Simply put, he wonders how anyone can do such deeds without any remorse. And viewers must ask what, if anything, is a man from a bygone era of morals and honesty to do in the face of such ruthless and indiscriminate evil?
The answer, of course, is not so simple for Ed Tom. While the Coens spend less time focusing in on Ed Tom, the time they do spend is quite significant, as he is the only one in the film in a position to make sense of everything. We as viewers see horrific atrocities on the screen without any music and often without any reaction from Anton.
Why? This is the nihilism that the Coens are accused of promoting. Is this depiction a promotion though, or are they are struggling to come to terms with the evil in the world themselves as post-modern filmmakers, much like Ed Tom struggles to understand or even to keep doing his job. Everything seems so absurd that it’s inexplicable and truly nonsensical. This is perhaps best illustrated by the opening lines Ed utters:
I don’t know what to make of that. I sure don’t. The crime you see now, it’s hard to even take its measure. It’s not that I’m afraid of it. I always knew you had to be willing to die to even do this job. But, I don’t want to push my chips forward and go out and meet something I don’t understand.
9. A Serious Man
In some ways, A Serious Man is the most overtly philosophical of any Coen film. It is definitely the most existential, and has been labeled by some to be one of the more nihilistic films that the Coens have made.
It follows Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuglbarg), a physics teacher somewhere in the Midwest, whose life is slowly unraveling. His wife leaves him for another man, his children constantly misbehave and cause him grief and trouble, his brother sponges off of him and is up to no good too, and his job is a point of personal contention.
Because of all of this (and more), Larry begins to slowly lose his faith in God and the Jewish tradition. Everyone surrounding him seems to be faithless anyways, both in word and deed, and his meetings with different Rabbis continually disappoint him.
What is the film all about? Well, as evil continues to shroud Larry’s life, he begins to question whether or not God exists and, if he does, why he allows Larry to endure such trials. The age old question of the Problem of Evil is no stranger to film, but the Coens do admittedly take a rather cynical approach to it (especially after No Country’s release), having the key Rabbis in Larry’s life merely say that they “don’t know” and don’t think we’re meant to understand the evil that is everywhere.
These Rabbis say Larry just needs a fresh perspective and must remain faithful to God and his faith. Of course, it isn’t that easy to remain faithful, but Larry does try pretty hard throughout the film. His dialectic of faith is never fully resolved, and in the end we see what is potentially the greatest trial yet barreling towards him, visibly manifested as a tornado. It’s as if the Coens were trying to say: sometimes life just gives you lemons.
10. True Grit
True Grit, the next Coen film, met with more success than A Serious Man and is a return, after No Country for Old Men, to the western genre. The film follows Mattie Ross (Haileen Steinfeld) as she hunts down her father’s murderer alongside US Marshall Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) and Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon). An interesting and complicated tale of revenge, it is a remake of the original John Wayne film that met with great success decades ago.
The film is mostly about revenge, like the original and like most John Wayne westerns. In that sense, it pales in comparison to The Searchers or other masterpieces before it. However, this version of the film takes on a new element with the Coens, as we see and feel the loneliness of Mattie. She is alone after her father’s death most obviously, but she is often alone in her quest to kill her father’s murderer and in the closing scenes.
This, one might argue, isn’t so different from the original, but the Coens have a way of using dialog, cinematography, and even music to emphasize the nature of her loneliness and to accentuate it. She knows that if anything is to be done it must be done by her. It’s for this reason that she’s able to claim:
You must pay for everything in this world, one way and another. There is nothing free except the grace of God.
11. Inside Llewyn Davis
Inside Llewyn Davis is a return to the folk music scene, like O Brother Where Art Thou?, and is also deeply philosophical. It follows folk singer Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) for one week in the burgeoning music scene of Greenwich Village, NYC in 1961.
As viewers we see Llewyn struggle throughout this week, bouncing between gigs, relationships, and even abodes (the dude sleeps on people’s couches almost professionally), while chasing a mysterious and elusive cat. What, exactly does the cat mean and, moreover, what is the film about?
Both the cat, from Llewyn’s perspective at least, and Llewyn are struggling to find their identity. Lleywn, a folk singer who both insists that music is “how [he] pay[s] the rent” and also does it recreationally at times, seems all-too content to run from his problems, just like the cat that he watches for the Gorfein’s continually runs away from him and them.
However, Lleywn is never able to escape. His sister throws away his seaman’s license, he has never paid his dues to the Merchant Marine Union he wants to join, and his attempts to break into the folk scene in Chicago fall through. Ultimately, he has to return to Greenwich Village and attempt to come to terms with his existence as a mediocre singer and songwriter.
This proves to be no easy task, as he is continually struggling to come to terms with the suicide of his former partner, Mike Timlin. So, what does he do? He acts rashly and childishly instead of confronting his life, and thus he winds up lying on the street beaten up by a total stranger. A sad fate indeed.
12. Hail Caesar!
Hail Caesar!, the latest Coen film, is no exception to their usual humor and depth. In this case, much of the humor is directed at philosophy itself. The plot is hard to summarize succinctly, but basically viewers follow Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), an executive working hard to keep things moving in the film industry in a chaotic 1950s Hollywood.
The crisis he currently faces is that an actor, Baird Whitlock (George Clooney), has disappeared from the set and hasn’t been seen in some time. In truth, Baird has been kidnapped by Marxist screenwriters and is being taught in the ways of Hegelian dialectics, all while these screenwriters and Burt Gurney (Channing Tatum), another major actor for Mannix’s company, communicate with and work for the Soviet Union.
Hail Caesar! deals with a number of philosophical issues, but its primary focus is on the Marxist undertones of Hollywood screenwriting during the 1950s. In truth, a number of famous screenwriters from the time were supposedly part of the communist party, and so the Coens are using this fact to make a broader point about ideology.
Clearly, Baird Whitlock doesn’t seem to understand dialectics or Marxism, but moreover most of the screenwriters pretending to educate him don’t seem to really understand things that well either. Unlike Larry Gopnik, Ed Crane, or Everett, the characters in Hail Caesar! are unable to ultimately see the big picture and become mindless victims of an ideology, just like Barton Fink, H.I. McDunnough, or even arguably Anton Chigurh.
And, unlike these characters, there are no events in Hail Caesar! suitable to shake them to their knees and bring them to their senses. Perhaps this is the most damning criticism of Hollywood yet, though one must wonder just how accurate it is.
Author Bio: Ben Wilson is a recent graduate of Yale College, where he studied Philosophy and Political Science. A film buff and addict, he views film as the proper medium for philosophy in the 21st century.


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With 2020 coming to an end, British Baker looks back on some of the stories making the headlines in the most extraordinary year in living memory.
Things started off relatively positively in January with a host of NPD, awards and new deals but took a turn in March as lockdown hit.
Here’s how the first three months panned out for the baking industry:
- Veganuary was big in 2020, with bakeries, retailers and brands across the country launching meat-, dairy- and egg-free NPD to tap into the vegan boom. A host of new launches included indulgent sweet treats from Dum Dum Doughnuts, Doughnut Time and Deliciously Ella, while retailers including Costa, the Co-op and Marks & Spencer expanded their vegan ranges.
- Crisis-hit business Warrens Bakery agreed a Company Voluntary Arrangement with its suppliers and landlords. The move followed the announcement of a major restructure by the business, which made a loss of almost £1m in its last reported financial year. It shut 22 company-managed shops and closed its factory in St Just.
- Greggs entered into an exclusive deal with Just Eat to expand its delivery operation across the UK. The move followed trials in London, Newcastle and Glasgow and was set to roll out in Bristol and Birmingham, with plans to achieve national coverage by the end of the year.
- Street food, shareable treats and premium ingredients were identified as growth opportunities for the out-of-home desserts market, in a report by chocolate specialist Barry Callebaut. The Callebaut Dessert Report 2020, which was produced in partnership with CGA, surveyed 1,500 consumers. It found that 43% of consumers purchased a dessert, cake or pastry when eating out and that more than a third of people ate out at least once a week.
- Perthshire-based James Pirie & Son won The World Championship Scotch Pie Awards for the second time. Organised by Scottish Bakers, the 2020 awards attracted entries from more than 75 professional pie-makers across 11 categories, including sausage rolls, macaroni pies, haggis savouries and apple pies.
- A large fire at the Speedibake factory in Wakefield – which manufactured doughnuts, mince pies and speciality breads – was tackled by 140 firefighters. The blaze destroyed two buildings and caused structural damage to others, but all staff were evacuated and there no injuries were reported. The site was permanently closed, and the fire resulted in a £25m exceptional charge for Speedibake owner Associated British Foods
- Food and drink groups put forward recommendations for Brexit trade negotiations as the UK leaves the European Union. Organisations from across the UK food and drink supply chain, convened by the Food and Drink Federation, launched a policy paper outlining how government should develop future trade policy. Measures including encouraging job creation and value addition in every region of the UK by prioritising agri-food were recommended.
- Starbucks launched a limited-edition cookie with transgender charity Mermaids. The £1.89 Mermaids Cookie was launched as part of Starbucks’ #whatsyourname campaign, celebrating “the life-changing moment facing some transgender and gender diverse people as they use their new name in public”. Starbucks worked with family-run bakery Cakehead on the shortbread cookie, designed in the shape of a mermaid’s tail.
- Roberts Bakery rolled out its latest innovation – Ultimate Hot Cross Buns. They featured upcycled bread ferment’, which is made from misshapen white loaves that would otherwise be thrown away.
- The British Confectioners’ Association was rebranded as The Bakers & Confectioners Association to reflect its modern membership. The group was founded in 1905 to promote the skills of the trade. “Historically, our membership has been made up of predominantly confectioners, but today the majority are bakers. We wanted our name to reflect this,” said secretary Tim Cutress.
- Tesco said it was to axe scratch-baking in 58 stores and reduce it in more than 200 other sites, with more than 1,800 bakery jobs put at risk. Tesco CEO Jason Tarry said the retailer needed to adapt to changing customer demands and tastes for bakery products.
- Savoury pastry manufacturer Pukka said it was to invest £5m in its bakery in Syston, Leicestershire, to “significantly” enhance its manufacturing capacity and capability. The investment will help it gear up for future growth, it said, as it revealed annual turnover rose 6.8% to £52.7m, with profits of £3.6m.
- Causeway Capital, which acquired Patisserie Valerie in 2019, said that it had merged the chain with its Bakers & Baristas business. The new combined operation, with more than 125 sites across the UK and Ireland, would operate under both brands, it said.
- The Village Bakery marked the start of construction of a new factory following a devastating fire in 2019. Founder and chairman Alan Jones and his wife Wendy cut the turf at the site on Wrexham Industrial Estate, less than half a mile from the bakery that was destroyed.
- The coronavirus pandemic began to play out in the UK, with bakers initially dealing with spikes in demand and taking action such as stepping up hygiene, before many closed temporarily when the lockdown started on March 23. The cancellation or postponement of many upcoming food shows and industry events was also announced.
- Costa, Subway, Greggs, Starbucks, Caffe Nero, Pret A Manger, Stephens Bakery, West Cornwall Pasty Co and Patisserie Valerie were among the high street bakery chains to announce the closure of all stores when the coronavirus lockdown started.
- Greencore said it was eliminating all non-essential operating costs and ‘tightening’ its food to go production network, due to the coronavirus crisis. It was furloughing staff using the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The board and the executive directors took a voluntary 30% cut in fees and salary for three months.
- Travel-retail business SSP saw UK and European weekly like-for-like sales crash 80% year-on-year. The business, which operates brands including Starbucks and Upper Crust, said travel bans and airline capacity reductions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic had severely impacted passenger numbers.


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I have gone through and calculated the shear loading on from the weight of the truck and the torque distribution. However, I am having trouble getting the tensile load on the bolts. The way I see it, the load on the axle will cause the wheels to have negative camber which will result in the bottom of the bolt pattern having a high tensile load and decreasing towards the top of the bolt pattern. The way I started the calculation was using an equivalent load at the center of the bolt pattern causing a moment at the middle of the wheel where it meets the ground. I am not sure if this is correct and I was looking for any feedback or tips. My apologies if this is not explained well enough. If you need further clarification I will try. Thanks


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Town employees will be working from home until further notice. Permit processing may be delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Permits and Inspections
The Planning Department is responsible for enforcement of zoning regulations, issues zoning permits, and conducts final zoning inspections for all new construction, additions, up-fits, and accessory structures. Union County Building Inspections reviews building plans, issues building permits, and provides building inspection services to the Town. To contact Union County Building Enforcement click here.
Submit a zoning permit application with required fee. A plot plan showing location of new building, driveway location and all associated setbacks.
Principle Structure Addition:
Submit a zoning permit application with required fee. A survey showing location of existing building and proposed addition. All associated setbacks must be shown.
Principle Structure Upfit:
Submit a zoning permit application with required fee.
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Commercial permitting requires submittal and approval of engineering drawings prior to a zoning permit being issued for the project. The Concept Plan and Preliminary Plan submittal application and checklists provide required submittal info.
How do I get a copy of a survey of my house?
First check the documents you received when you closed on your house, as this often includes a survey. You can check with the Union County Register of Deeds Office; however, such records do not always exist. In this case you may have to have a survey done.
How do I schedule a final zoning inspection?
Contact the Planning Technician Matthew West at email@example.com by forwarding the as-built survey of all new structures and an inspection will be scheduled.
Email Planning Technician Matthew West at firstname.lastname@example.org with any questions about the forms below.
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Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap wore pro-Palestinian badges during an appearance on Ireland's "Late Late Show" on Friday night despite agreeing not to wear them before the show, according to RTÉ.
Kneecap members Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap sported Palestinian emblems during an interview with host Patrick Kielty on Friday, one week after members of Irish Women in Harmony were prevented from wearing pro-Palestinian badges during an appearance on the same show.
The Journal reports that Kneecap's managers informed Late Late Show producers that the trio intended to wear pro-Palestinian badges during their appearance on the show.
In a statement released to the outlet, RTÉ said producers informed Kneecap that their appearance would have to be canceled if they didn't agree to not wear the badges.
The statement added that Kneecap subsequently agreed not to wear the badges during their appearance.
"However, during the live performance and the subsequent interview, the band chose not to comply with that agreement. They put badges on and revealed that one band member was wearing a Palestinian football jersey," RTÉ said in a statement released to the TheJournal.ie.
The statement added that RTÉ applied the journalism and content guidelines to Kneecap as it did to the performers from Women in Harmony a week earlier.
RTÉ said there is a risk of "unplanned programming" with live performances and interviews, adding that "adapted" filming took place during Kneecap's appearance. The broadcaster said host Patrick Kielty addressed the pro-Palestinian badges and clothing to provide "context and balance" to the issue.
Kneecap performed their new single "Better Way to Live" on Friday's show, with members Mo Chara and Móglaí Bap wearing Palestinian-colored badges during the performance.
In the subsequent interview with Kielty, Kneecap's DJ Próvaí removed his jacket to reveal a Palestinian soccer jersey.
Kielty noted the "costume change" and said he was obliged to state that RTÉ's thoughts are with everyone affected by the conflict.
"Some horrific stuff is happening there. I’m also obliged to say that in politics, there’s another side and some people might not agree with what you’ve done," Kielty told Kneecap.
Móglaí Bap responded that the group wanted to "highlight the genocide that’s happening in Palestine at the moment", stating that over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed by "American weapons" in the conflict.
He added that many of the people killed in Palestine have been women and children, prompting a round of applause from the audience.
He concluded by stating that the group wanted to use its platform to encourage Irish people to attend pro-Palestinian rallies and show solidarity with Palestine.


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What are Common Birth Injuries?
What are Common Birth Injuries? – Video Transcript
Birth defects affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the US every year. Most common are brain and spine defects, heart defects, mouth and face defects, stomach and intestine defects, muscle and bone defects and gene defects.
What Causes Mesothelioma Cancer?
What Causes Mesothelioma Cancer? – Video Transcript
Asbestos exposure is the main cause of mesothelioma. About 8 out of 10 people with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos. Typically, asbestos fibers are breathed into the ends of small air passages and can cause inflammation, scarring and DNA cell damage.
Anesthesia Errors – Video Transcript
In the MedMarx database, they found that in the operating room, it’s been estimated that one drug administration error occurs for every 133 that are given. Out of those anesthesia mistakes, 1% end up causing patient harm or death.
What is Birth Injury?
What is Birth Injury? – Video Transcript
A birth injury typically occurs during labor and delivery. Signs of a birth injury can include bruising and swelling on your baby’s head, face or shoulders, seizures within 48 hours of birth, CPR or a breathing tube during delivery and loose or limp arms.
How Do You Get Mesothelioma Cancer?
How Do You Get Mesothelioma Cancer? – Video Transcript:
Most mesothelioma cancers are thought to be caused by asbestos exposure at work. When asbestos is removed, dust can be created. If it’s inhaled or swallowed, the asbestos fibers will settle in the lungs or stomach, which can lead to mesothelioma.
SSI versus SSDI
SSI versus SSDI – Video Transcript
The difference between SSI and SSDI is that with SSI you don’t have enough work credits in, so you have to prove disability and financial need. With SSDI you’ve worked enough. So if you prove you’re disabled, you’ll definitely get a monthly check.
How Long Do you Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? – Video Transcript:
In South Caroline, it’s 2 to 3 years. Two years if you’re suing the government, like a county hospital or MUSC. If it’s a company, like Ford, you have 3 years. There are exceptions, like when the malpractice isn’t discovered for several years.
What is Considered a Workplace Injury?
What is Considered a Workplace Injury? – Video Transcript:
In South Carolina, we’re a “no fault” workers’ comp state. So basically, if the injury happened on the job, it should be covered. But there are some exceptions: Like being drunk or on drugs, doing something intentionally or trying to rip the company off.
What is Malignant Mesothelioma?
What is Malignant Mesothelioma? – Video Transcript:
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that starts in cells in the linings of certain parts of the body; usually in the linings of the chest, abdomen or belly. The cancer starts when cells start to grow out of control.
What are the Workers Compensation Maximum Rates?
What are the Workers Compensation Maximum Rates? – Video Transcript
If you’ve been hurt at work and been written out by the medical providers, you’re supposed to get two-thirds of your average weekly wage, but it’s capped. So the most you can get in SC in 2022 is $963.37 a week.
How Long Do You Have to Report Workers Comp?
How Long Do You Have to Report Workers Comp? – Video Transcript
You have 90 days to report that you got hurt on the job in South Carolina. Your employer is supposed to report in to The Commission within 10 days from when you tell them. However, if you’re seriously injured on the job, the best thing to do is to report it immediately.
More Information You Need if Hit by a Commercial Truck
More Information You Need if Hit by a Commercial Truck – Video Transcript:
In South Carolina, you’ll want to know if the driver was properly trained and qualified. Had he been driving for too long? Was he speeding? Was the truck misloaded or overweight? And were the maintenance logs up to date?
Information You Need if Hit by a Commercial Truck
Information You Need if Hit by a Commercial Truck – Video Transcript:
The Feds regulate commercial trucks in South Carolina. You’ll want to know the kind of driver training the trucker had. How many hours he’d been behind the wheel? How much weight was he hauling? Was he up on his scheduled maintenance?
What are My Chances of Getting SSD?
What are My Chances of Getting SSD? Video Transcript:
The most recent stats show that after the first application, 24% are approved. After filing the first appeal, only 12% are approved. Finally, after filing and having a hearing, 55% are approved. So the key is not to give up!
How Hard is it to Prove Wrongful Death?
How Hard is it to Prove Wrongful Death? Video Transcript:
In South Carolina, it can be tough. If you’re dealing with a defective product, you’ll need an engineer to say the product caused the wrongful death. With medical malpractice, an expert needs to review all the records and sign an affidavit swearing that they believe medical malpractice was committed.
When Should You File Workers’ Comp?
When Should You File Workers’ Comp? Video Transcript:
If you get seriously injured on the job in South Carolina, you should file a claim immediately. That’s because if you wait, your employer could claim it happened at home, on the weekend, or after work hours. Don’t give them a defense, report it right away.
What to do if You’re Hurt in a Work Truck Accident
What to do if You’re Hurt in a Work Truck Accident – Video Transcript:
You need to report it to your employer and make sure the report gets to the insurance company. Get your medical treatment, your 2/3’s weekly check when you’re out of work and a settlement at the end.


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Andy Farrell makes three changes to his Grand Slam-chasing Ireland side to face England for their Six Nations finale… with Ryan Baird, Jamison Gibson-Park and Robbie Henshaw making the first starts of the tournament
- Head coach Farrell makes two forced changes after injuries against Scotland
- Jamison Gibson-Park is favoured over Conor Murray after strong impact display
- Captain Johnny Sexton could break record as all-time record points scorer
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made three changes to his starting XV ahead of his side’s Grand Slam decider against England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Ryan Baird, Jamison Gibson-Park and Robbie Hensaw will make their first starts of the Six Nations campaign in Dublin, with Baird and Henshaw replacing the injured pair Iain Henderson and Garry Ringrose, who have arm and head injuries respectively.
Henderson and Ringrose were casualties of last week’s bruising 22-7 away victory at Murrayfield against Scotland.
Gibson-Park is Farrell’s only unforced change, with his coach preferring the scum-half over Conor Murray after an impressive performance off the bench in Edinburgh.
There were question marks over Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris’s fitness after they were taken off against Scotland, but they have been declared fit and will start.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made two forced and one unforced change ahead of Saturday
Robbie Henshaw has been handed his first start in this year’s Six Nation in Ireland’s decider
Ryan Baird pictured in action on Sunday in Ireland’s hard-fought battle against Scotland
But Farrell’s second choice at number two, Ronan Kelleher, is still suffering with a shoulder issue and is ruled out.
Rob Herring, Kieran Treadwell, and Jimmy O’Brien are new additions to the Irish bench.
Ireland have the chance to complete their fourth championship clean sheet with victory over a depleted England side, likely scarred by last weekend’s 53-10 thrashing at the hands of France.
Fly-half Johnny Sexton will captain the team once again and earn his 60th cap on Irish soil leading out his country.
This will be Sexton’s final Six Nations tie, and lifting silverware would be the icing on the cake.
The captain may also have an eye on breaking records: as the joint all-time points scorer in the tournament’s history, gains against England would leave an impressive legacy.
Scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is favoured as Conor Murray drops down the pecking order
Captain Johnny Sexton can cap his Six Nations career with a record-breaking achievement
Farrell has made no changes to his front row, where Andrew Porter lines up alongside Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong, with Baird and James Ryan behind them in the second row.
World player of the year Josh Van Der Flier, who will earn his 50th cap in the match joins Peter O’Mahony and Doris in the back row.
Bundee Aki and Henshaw, who missed the start of the competition with a wrist injury, are the midfield pairing, with James Lowe, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen continuing as head coach Farrell’s back three.
Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Jack Conan and Ross Byrne complete the list of replacements.
IRELAND’S TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND IN SIX NATIONS FINALE
H Keenan (Leinster), M Hansen (Connacht), R Henshaw (Leinster), B Aki (Connacht), J Lowe (Leinster), J Sexton (Leinster, capt), J Gibson-Park (Leinster); A Porter (Leinster), D Sheehan (Leinster), T Furlong (Leinster), R Baird (Leinster), J Ryan (Leinster), P O’Mahony (Munster), J Van Der Flier (Leinster), C Doris (Leinster).
Replacements: R Herring (Ulster), C Healy (Leinster), T O’Toole (Ulster), K Treadwell (Ulster), J Conan (Leinster), C Murray (Munster), R Byrne (Leinster), J O’Brien (Leinster).
Date: Saturday March 18
The Aviva Stadium, Dublin (5pm KO)
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surender gupta dunar MANILA, Philippines – Today is a day of love, but motorists won’t be loving the oil companies as pump prices go up again.
It is the third straight week that diesel prices were increased and the second consecutive week for kerosene.
Oil companies did not implement any price change on gasoline products.
In a text advisory, SeaOil Philippines raised prices for diesel by P0.20 per liter and P0.10 for kerosene starting 6 a.m.
Flying V said it implemented the same adjustments across fuel products starting 12:01 a.m. today.
Eastern Petroleum, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, PTT Philippines, Total Philippines and UniOil Petroleum Philippines said diesel prices were increased by P0.20 per liter effective 6 a.m.
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When Breitling Replica previewed the new Navitimer 8 series in New York in February this year, the model I was most interested in was not yet ready for its official release. Now on the Baselworld 2018 website, I finally had the opportunity to personally operate the new Navitimer 8 B35 automatic Unitime 43. In the Navitimer 8 series, Unitime 43 combines the simplicity and clarity of the 8’s pilot’s watch design with that of a real worldtimer. One of my favorite complications is that it is a suitable choice for modern pilot watches and it provides an undeniable function that can help your family and ensure that you are on the next international conference call.
It is very likely that you have seen this model online, but let’s look at the details. The Navitimer 8 Unitime uses a 43mm shell with a thickness of 14.55mm, with short lugs, high flanks, and a mix of polished and brushed elements. On a black or steel “mercury silver” dial, a steel professional Type III bracelet or brown alligator strap can be fitted. If, like me, do you think that Unitime looks great on your favorite strap (NATO right?), please warn in advance that its 23mm lug spacing may cause a problem with the most common belt size match.
The black dial is very nice, with a slight radial comb brush, it can provide a slight bright spot and a black/gray 24-hour ring that can outline day/night contours in different time zones. In the same way, silver is also well achieved. A similar finish can provide a bright, sparkling sun exposure, which can make you feel less flashy and maintain a certain temperature by using a gray/blue 24 hour ring.
Although it is difficult for me to choose between the two, my general preference for white or blue scales may allow me to enter the mercury version of Navitimer 8 Unitime. Through a clear flight style time display and a simple yet unobtrusive date at 6, the Navitimer 8 Unitime is clear and uses small arrows to help accurately align (and read) the world time display, which surrounds the outside of the dial edge.
Using Breitling’s B35 caliber, the move at Navitimer 8 Unitime began as a base for the life of ETA 2892, using Best Breitling Replica Watches developed and created using a patented, internal world time module. The result of this impressive achievement is the superior travel function, providing changes when jumping places, coordinating to the 24-hour display. Therefore, if you change the time zone and update the local display, the world time indicator will remain unchanged (this is very convenient). Through a single crown control, the sport also has a 70-hour energy reserve and beats at 4 hertz. The B35 is a very attractive world timer, designed to travel with maximum flexibility.
On the wrist, Navitimer 8 Unitime is of course a larger size, but 43mm is not that big for Cheap Breitling Replica Watches or modern sports watches. In short, the Navitimer 8 Unitime is basically what I expect of a 43mm sports watch. If you prefer to wear the watch, Breitling does a good job with the hand ring, and the professional III tilt link is also very characteristic, and it matches the Navitimer 8’s shell and lug shape.
With a price tag of $8140 on a leather strap and a price of $8,520 on a steel bracelet, the “Navitimer 8 Unitime” is priced well and can be implemented very well. It also allows you to easily enjoy a world timer. Other brands do less, but few people offer the same features (with jumping local time) and more athletic design. I finally had the opportunity to see Unitime on metal 43, I can confirm this is my favorite Fake Breitling Watches new Navitimer 8 watch.

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Soluble antigen arrays for autoimmune diseases
Orion BioScience is a preclinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies to intercept disease and prevent development of symptoms in autoimmune conditions such as type-1 diabetes and neuromyelitis optica.
Autoimmune diseases are unique in that the disease can go undetected for years and with currently available drug therapies doctors must wait until a formal diagnosis can be made before they can treat patients. During this time patients will experience multiple ‘attacks’ which will cause irreversible damage and reduce function of the target system. The recent advancements in diagnostic have allowed for the early identification of ‘pre-disease’ or ‘at risk’ patients, however, current treatments still require patients to be diagnosed in the diseased state. Orion is focused on developing therapies for pre-disease and at-risk patients, stopping progression into disease state. This disease interception is made possible by our ‘Soluble Antigen Array’ or ‘SAgA’ technology, which was invented by co-founders, Dr. Joshua Sestak and Prof. Cory Berkland, and exclusively licensed to Orion. ‘Soluble Antigen Arrays’ are designed to specifically target immune cells responsible for disease progression in autoimmune diseases. SAgAs target the right cells, in the right place, to turn them off and stop the disease, effectively ‘curing’ the patient. While current therapies look at shutting down all the bodies defense systems, also known as total immune suppression, in order to achieve any therapeutic efficacy SAgAs have the potential to intercept disease without the need to suppress their entire immune system.
Orion is working to advance our ‘SAgA’ technology in two distinct autoimmune conditions: type-1 diabetes, a devastating condition that targets the pancreas and insulin production in both juveniles and adults, and neuromyelitis optica, a rare and neglected neurodegenerative disease that affects mostly young adult females and results in blindness, paralysis, and in severe cases, death. In aggressive autoimmune diseases such as these, early intervention is paramount in limiting long term damage and maintaining patient health and survival. SAgAs would be the FIRST therapy available to patients that could halt disease progression before they developed the full blown autoimmune disease. Our current research into treating type-1 diabetes and neuromyelitis optica, has shown that specific immune cells or autoantibodies responsible for disease are targeted by SAgAs. Additionally, when treated with SAgAs these immune cells these immune cells send signals that can reverse disease and shut off other immune cells responsible for disease progression. These results show SAgAs promote a robust and lasting reversal of the autoimmune disease, something that is not seen with any other existing therapy.
Orion: Meeting Needs
Autoimmune diseases have a market size of over $60B. Given the broad applicability of our proprietary platforms, Orion will be able to capture revenue from out-licensing and an internal product pipeline, making us an attractive partnership or acquisition target.
Through collaborations with Dr. Larry Steinman at Stanford Univeristy and Dr. Michael Levy at Johns Hopkins University, as well as additional collaborations with Columbia University, The Univeristy of Kansas, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, we are focused on the rapid clinical development of the SAgA platform aiming for first-in-human clinical trials in approximately 24 months. The Orion team leverages extensive development experience and strong clinical relationships to rapidly progress first-in-class treatments for patients with limited or no treatment options.
Orion: Creating Value
The combination of a ground-breaking technology, a proven and talented executive team, and collaborators and advisors ready to expedite pre-clinical and clinical efforts, uniquely positions Orion to rapidly develop novel therapies for the interception and prevention of autoimmune diseases


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Filmmaker Laura Checkoways presents her breakout documentary 'Lucky' in the second episode of our new film series, Wednesday November 18th at 7.30pm at UnionDocs: 322 Union Ave, Williamsburg!
The screening with be followed by a Q&A with Laura Checkoway, producer Neyda Martinez, and Dr. Pereta Rodriguez moderated by Film Fatale Chapter Co-Chair Julie Bridgham.
An astoundingly brilliant, incredibly intimate account of struggle and survival, Lucky is a gut-wrenching and fascinating watch. Following the confrontingly bullish and hopelessly vulnerable Waleska ‘Lucky’ Torres Ruiz for over six years, ‘Lucky’ is an unflinching, provocative look at one woman’s turbulent life through foster care, rape, abuse, poverty, homelessness and hustling. A single parent lesbian mother of two, Lucky’s New York isn’t Barney’s and bike rides around Central Park. It’s the Bronx, homeless shelters and trying to fight a frustratingly red-tape strewn system.
"Lucky's story is that of a generation with parents lost to the 1970s/1980s AIDS crisis, and forced to endure a transient upbringing. Without the security, safety, and support provided by responsible parents and role models, children such as Lucky and Fantasy (Lucky’s sister) become highly susceptible to pop culture and its social influence, habitually relying on the media to shape their ambitions and dreams of success."
-- NALIPster, Neyda Martinez, Producer, LUCKY
For tickets visit Uniondocs.org
For more on LUCKY visit LuckyTheDocumentary.com

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A pensioner has been left shaken after being punched in an unprovoked attack.
The 76-year-old man was assaulted after he heard a disturbance outside his home on Thwaites Road in Oswaldtwistle on Saturday, January 3.
Police have said that the victim went out to ask a woman in her twenties who was speaking loudly on her phone to keep the noise down.
As he walked away from the woman, a man approached him and without warning punched him to the face.
PC Stuart King, of Blackburn Police, said: “This was an unprovoked attack on an elderly man who has sustained a nasty injury to his face as a result.
"I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the incident to contact us. I would also urge anybody who may have any information about the woman who was on her phone for around 15 to 30 minutes in the area to get in touch."
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number ED1500197.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.


A 35-year-old woman Wednesday night for the living, in an apartment in the Handelslei in Sint-Antonius (Zoersel). This confirms the public prosecutor’s office Thursday morning.
“About 19 hours, it is the woman’s body was discovered,” says Lieselotte Place of the public prosecutor’s office in Antwerp. “From the initial findings, it appears that they have the force to life has been established. The police, the laboratory and the law doctor, are we still moving away. There is one judge claimed, because of a murder.”
In the course of the investigation, it was Wednesday night, a man, 49, is arrested. On his part, or on his relationship with the victim, the public prosecutor said no comment.
According to The Latest News, the woman is killed by her partner. The couple lived for three months in the apartment and according to neighbors, is going to be an apartment block for people who are in need of support. It wouldn’t be the first time that the police had to come in for an out of hand argument.Photo: BFM


Fifteen Hopefuls Make Up Austin's Musical Class of 2001
By Andy Langer, Fri., Jan. 19, 2001
Title: Boys in the Attic
Release Date: May/June
Her Assessment: "It's Cat Stevens meets Earth, Wind & Fire," says Crowley of an album recorded last year in Venice, Calif., with producer Fred Maher (Luna, Matthew Sweet, Nada Surf). "Actually, I don't know that it sounds anything like that, but it's not a serious or introspective singer-songwriter record either."
What's Different?: "My first record [Anchorless, 1997] was very secure, very serious, and sorta precious. That's neither what I'm interested in anymore nor the kind of record I believe Atlantic could do something with. I wanted to try and write songs I felt could make an easier connection with people."
Notable Co-Conspirators: Matthew Sweet on guitar, bass, and background vocals; songs co-written with Wayne Kirkpatrick (Eric Clapton's "Change the World"), Pat MacDonald, and Dominick Miller (Sting); Austin's Billy Harvey and Einar; strings arranged by Beck's dad, David Campbell (Aerosmith, Green Day) for the big ballad and potential second single "You Let It Go."
Expectations: "Nobody's blowing smoke up my ass," chuckles Crowley, noting Atlantic seems especially gassed up about "Drunk," the über-anthemic first single. "With all the hype before the last album, it never crossed my mind I wouldn't sell a million records. But after it tanked, I also made a point of not letting it get the best of me. I dedicated myself to exceeding their expectations."


Cockroaches are resilient pests that can infest homes, spread diseases, and cause significant distress. Prevention is key to keeping these unwelcome visitors out of your house. By implementing proactive measures, you can create an environment that is unattractive to cockroaches and significantly reduce the chances of an infestation. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore effective strategies and tips to prevent cockroaches from entering and thriving in your home.
Maintain Cleanliness and Good Hygiene
Cockroaches are attracted to food sources and unclean environments. By practicing good hygiene and cleanliness, you can significantly reduce their attraction to your home:
- Clean regularly: Vacuum and sweep floors, wipe down surfaces, and remove crumbs and food debris promptly.
- Store food properly: Keep food in airtight containers and promptly clean up spills. Cockroaches can survive on small amounts of food residue.
- Dispose of trash properly: Seal trash bags tightly and empty them regularly. Keep trash bins clean and away from your house.
- Clean dishes promptly: Don’t leave dirty dishes overnight. Wash them or place them in the dishwasher as soon as possible.
- Clean pet bowls: Remove uneaten pet food and clean bowls regularly. Cockroaches are attracted to pet food.
Eliminate Entry Points
Cockroaches can enter your house through small cracks and crevices. By sealing these entry points, you can prevent their access:
- Seal gaps and cracks: Inspect your house for any openings or cracks in walls, floors, and foundations. Seal them with caulk or appropriate sealants.
- Weatherstripping: Install weatherstripping around doors and windows to create a tight seal, preventing cockroaches from squeezing through gaps.
- Close gaps around pipes: Seal gaps around plumbing pipes and utility entrances using a sealant or expanding foam.
Reduce Moisture and Eliminate Water Sources
Cockroaches thrive in humid environments and require water to survive. By reducing moisture levels and eliminating water sources, you can make your home less hospitable to cockroaches:
- Fix leaks: Repair any plumbing leaks promptly to prevent moisture buildup, which attracts cockroaches.
- Proper ventilation: Ensure proper ventilation in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas prone to moisture. Use exhaust fans or open windows to reduce humidity levels.
- Wipe down wet surfaces: Dry off wet sinks, countertops, and other surfaces to prevent water accumulation.
- Check for standing water: Eliminate standing water in sinks, bathtubs, and trays under potted plants.
Declutter and Organize
Cockroaches thrive in cluttered spaces where they can find shelter and nesting sites. By decluttering and organizing your home, you reduce their hiding places:
- Remove clutter: Keep your living spaces tidy and minimize clutter. Cockroaches are less likely to establish harborage areas in clean, well-organized environments.
- Store items properly: Use sealed containers for storage, especially in areas such as basements and attics.
Regular Maintenance and Inspections
Regular maintenance and inspections help identify and address any potential cockroach entry points or infestations:
- Regularly inspect your home: Conduct periodic inspections to identify any signs of cockroaches or potential entry points.
- Seal cracks and gaps: Routinely check for cracks or gaps and seal them promptly.
- Monitor dark and hidden areas: Pay attention to areas such as basements, crawl spaces, and utility rooms where cockroaches may hide. Use a flashlight to spot any signs of activity.
Consider Professional Pest Control
If your efforts to prevent cockroaches in your house are not yielding satisfactory results, or if you suspect a cockroach infestation, it may be wise to consider professional pest control services. Pest control professionals have the knowledge, experience, and tools to effectively eliminate cockroach infestations and provide long-term prevention strategies.
When choosing a professional pest control service, consider the following:
- Reputation and Experience: Look for a reputable pest control company with experience in dealing with cockroach infestations. Read reviews and ask for recommendations from trusted sources.
- Licensing and Certification: Ensure that the pest control company is licensed and certified to provide pest control services in your area. This ensures that they adhere to industry standards and regulations.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approach: Choose a company that follows an Integrated Pest Management approach, which focuses on long-term prevention and uses a combination of methods, including sanitation, exclusion, and targeted treatments.
- Safety Measures: Inquire about the pest control company’s safety protocols and the products they use. They should prioritize the safety of occupants, children, and pets while effectively targeting cockroaches.
- Guarantee and Follow-up Services: A reputable pest control company should provide a guarantee for their services and offer follow-up visits to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and address any recurring cockroach issues.
Preventing cockroaches in your house requires a proactive and multi-faceted approach. By implementing proper cleanliness, sealing entry points, reducing moisture, decluttering, and conducting regular inspections, you can significantly reduce the chances of a cockroach infestation. Additionally, considering professional pest control services can provide effective and long-lasting solutions if you encounter persistent or severe infestations. Remember, prevention is key, so stay vigilant and take necessary measures to keep your home cockroach-free. With a combination of your efforts and professional assistance, you can create a clean, healthy, and roach-free environment for you and your family.


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Cherokee Phoenix, cherokeephoenix.org
BYLINE: CHRISTINA GOOD VOICE, Senior Reporter
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TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – A former reserve deputy with Cherokee Nation security was charged March 22 with possession of stolen firearms, embezzlement and theft from an Indian tribal organization.
CN Marshal Sharon Wright told the Tribal Council on March 31 that Mark Allen Cummins Jr., 31, was arraigned in federal court in Muskogee for stealing firearms from the marshal service’s supplies, clearing up speculation that he stole weapons from the agency’s evidence room.
In a news release, U.S. Attorney Mark Green said Cummins was named in a sealed indictment, which was returned March 16 by a grand jury. According to the indictment, Cummins possessed, concealed, stored, bartered, sold and disposed of stolen firearms he had taken from the CNMS when he was employed as a reserve deputy.
U.S. Magistrate Steven Shreder accepted Cummins’ not guilty plea, and Cummins was released on house arrest and electronic monitoring pending a May 2 jury trial before Chief District Judge James Payne.
If convicted, Cummins faces a possible 10-year sentence and/or $250,000 fine on the firearms count, and a possible five-year prison sentence and/or $250,000 fine on the charge of embezzlement and theft from an Indian tribal organization.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Doug Horn is prosecuting the case against Cummins.
Cummins was charged following an investigation by the CN Marshal Service and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
“The Cherokee Nation Marshal Service initiated the criminal investigation, which resulted in a federal investigation conducted by the BIA, prosecution and ultimately a grand jury indictment,” said Cherokee Nation Marshal Sharon Wright in a statement. “Due to the seriousness of the loss, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service has implemented process and accountability standards to enhance the supply and equipment inventory systems to deter future thefts from Cherokee Nation.”
Wright added that the BIA also audited the CNMS processes.
“They did that the first of the month. We ended up with a 93 percent overall. We probably ended up with that 93 percent because we’ve been working with our own internal audit and compliance.”
Wright said the BIA was holding some CNMS evidence after she requested the agency to perform an evidence room audit in August.
“Before our evidence was held by the case, we had a lot of evidence that was probably state evidence because we worked the case,” Wright said. “What we have done is work with the local agencies, and have got all that evidence back to them. So now the evidence that’s in our evidence locker is a very small amount and more able to keep record of.”
The CNMS implemented all the systems recommended by the BIA, and it’s all accounted for, she said.
“They come once a month and audit us and to make sure we’re keeping it all intact,” Wright said. “The last piece is that we received some funding and have made the requisition to purchase an evidence system that matches up to the OSBI’s (Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation), so when we scan it in it’ll scan in the same with the OSBI’s so there won’t be two tracking numbers.”
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Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)– BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has asked the government to immediately cancel US$1.0 billion loan agreement with India, cautioning that Bangladesh’s public money can not be spent on serving the interest of another country.
She termed the loan agreement with Indian Exim Bank as another ‘slavery agreement’ after the post-independence Awami League government’s ’25-year slavery’ treaty with India.
Khaleda made the remarks in her speech at a pre-mass procession rally at the historic Paltan Maidan in the capital Dhaka Monday afternoon.
The opposition leader said Bangladesh will have to pay tough compensation to the loan agreement, observing that this would not bring any welfare for Bangladesh.
On Saturday, the Bangladesh government signed the $1.0 billion credit deal with India at 1.75 percent interest rate annually to finance several development and infrastructure projects.
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