The Trump campaign filed a lawsuit Saturday alleging that some voters were confused on election day and feared their ballots would not be counted if ballot machines classified their ballots as over-votes. Alleging that President Donald Trump would get thousands of votes, they asked him to review any ballots that the machine has flagged.
A state judge in Maricopa County, a Phoenix residence, held a six-hour clear hearing Thursday.
“Since the trial ended yesterday, the statewide vote table has unnecessarily given a legal verdict on the presidential election,” wrote Cory Longhofer, a Trump campaign lawyer. He said the judge should rule on their requests to review the votes for the two down-ballot races.
Pro-Marikopa County attorneys and the foreign secretary filed the documents Friday, saying the difference in votes between Biden and Trump was 11,414, with 10,315 ballots remaining to be counted. The county said 191 votes in the presidential race were classified as over votes, which they said was “consistent” with previous contests.
The latest ballot counts the Trump campaign’s argument as “moots”, they wrote.
The Trump campaign initially called for a review of all over votes, but on Thursday, Longhofer modified his request, telling the judge to review the vote counts only if the so-called over votes exceeded the victory margin.
After Longoffer admitted that some forms were “spam” and not legal voters, the judge threw out Trump campaign paper and electronic affidavits collected from voters.
“Let me be clear,” Judge Daniel Kyle told Trump’s lawyer. “Your witness plea gave some affidavits, you clearly determined lie and spam, did you vocabulary it?”
“Have you not proved that what you have submitted to the court is wrong?” The judge said before granting the county’s request that the evidence be excluded.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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Accommodation Details All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen area. 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Facilities All properties: Elec and bed linen inc. Cot and h/chair on request. Freeview TV. M/wave. Shared laundry room with coin-operated w/machine and t/dryer. Shared 40-acre grounds. BBQ on request. Children’s play area. 9-hole mini golf (foc). Fishing £20pp pw for 2 rods (licence required, barbless hooks must be used, please bring own tackle). NB: Ornamental pond and 7 fishing lakes in grounds. Gas CH inc. Shared freezer. Private courtyard and furniture. Parking.

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text: We have previously demonstrated that the carboxyl-terminal propeptide of barley lectin is both necessary and sufficient for protein sorting to the plant vacuole. Specific mutations were constructed to determine which amino acid residues or secondary structural determinants of the carboxyl-terminal propeptide affect proper protein sorting. We have found that no consensus sequence or common structural determinants are required for proper sorting of barley lectin to the vacuole. However, our analysis demonstrated the importance of hydrophobic residues in vacuolar targeting. In addition, at least three exposed amino acid residues are necessary for efficient sorting. Sorting was disrupted by the addition of two glycine residues at the carboxyl-terminal end of the targeting signal or by the translocation of the glycan to the carboxy terminus of the propeptide. These results suggest that some components of the sorting apparatus interact with the carboxy terminus of the propeptide.

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An ACLU letter sent to Kansas Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook, 10th District, has resonated with at least one Gardner resident.
Wes Rains, Gardner, recently sent a letter to Lee Moore, Gardner councilman, requesting Moore “unblock” his ability to post to Moore’s official city councilman’s Facebook page.
“Recently, a more famous public official (state Senator) has practiced the same form of censorship that you have, and she now has been asked by the ACLU to cease this behavior,” Rains said in his e-mail. “I believe this to be a similar situation, and am considering writing to the ACLU myself to appeal to your better nature and judgement, but before I do that, I am asking you myself as a Gardner citizen and constituent and voter.”
Rains attached the American Civil Liberties Union July 5, 2017, letter to Sen. Pilcher Cook in his email to Moore.
According to the ACLU’s letter, blocking opposing views violates citizens’ well established First Amendment rights to criticize elected officials and express opinions of public concern. Censoring a constituent’s viewpoint violates the First Amendment’s Speech Clause.
According to Moore’s response received by Rains and supplied to The Gardner News, “I am not required by ordinance or by statute to maintain an official Facebook page. Therefore, my social media activity, all of it, is a completely private endeavor. In fact, all of the content I place on my page, is licensed to Facebook by virtue of the EULA they make you sign when you create the account. In fact, because they own the platform, they may even elect to “censor” me, should they so desire. So, to make the argument that I can somehow violate your First Amendment rights from within a platform that I do not own or otherwise have any authority over, beyond that licensed to me by the owner of the platform, and that I am not even legally obligated to use for official business is absolutely laughable. I mean, what are you going to do if Facebook bans you for violating their terms of service? Will you claim that is also a violation of your First Amendment right? Thanks for the laugh. “
“You may engage with me anywhere you find me in public, over the phone, and through my official email just like constituents who have no access to Facebook. You may also share content from my page on CFG and engage me there. Until I am required by statute to maintain an official public social media presence, I will reserve the right to control the content associated with my name.”
That said, I think you were banned only because you were backing the opposition and got obnoxious with me when I was running for office and this page was serving as my campaign page. However, I checked and you are not even banned and have not been banned for a very long time. If I do ban you in the future, maybe all it takes is asking me nicely instead of threatening me. Enjoy your weekend.
According to Doug Bonney, Kansas legal director for the ACLU, “Social media has become an essential tool of communications between elected officials and their constituents, and blocking someone from an official’s Facebook page violates the First Amendment and the well-established right of the public to criticize elected officials. On July 5, we sent a letter to Senator Pilcher-Cook outlining these concerns and requesting that she cease censoring the comments on her page and reinstate those who have been blocked.”
In an e mail to The Gardner News, Moore said there was not anyone currently blocked on his social media page, although he admits Rains was temporarily blocked during Moore’s election campaign two years ago. He also says he is unclear when Rains was unblocked.
“Nobody is currently blocked from posting comments on the “Lee Moore Gardner City Councilman” Facebook page,” Moore wrote. However, he indicates that he reserves the right to limit abusive or harassing language and makes note that the social media platform is not required nor government owned. Moore says he will not be bullied, but that he will not try to use his Facebok page to silence opposing opinions.
“Thus, Mr. Rains’ email to me and the rest of the Governing Body was received by me as an ignorant, ill-conceived, and unprovoked threat,” he writes. “Although, the ACLU is an organization which holds no authority over me or the City of Gardner. Nevertheless, I will not be bullied. Likewise, I cannot and will not try to use my Facebook page as a tool to silence people who hold opposing opinions. However, I will also not tolerate comments from people who are unable or unwilling to maintain civility and basic relevance to the topic being discussed.’
The complete text of his response is adjacent to this story.
Since the ACLU’s letter was sent, it appears the problem with censorship is more widespread than originally thought, said Bonney, ACLU. “There’s a lot more of this than I realized,” he said.
“The core first amendment right is to speak and be heard by your elected officials,” Bonney continued. “When elected officials censor those voices, they are violating the First Amendment’s core principle.”
If elected officials don’t voluntarily comply by allowing constituents to comment, Bonney said other options will be considered.
“We will evaluate our options,” Bonney said. At this point, there are no individual lawsuits anticipated, but it may become necessary to file a lawsuit.
“ACLU’s around the country are looking at this,” Bonney said. Currently, there is at least one ACLU branch preparing a lawsuit.
The American Civil Liberties Union’s website says, “Last month, we were contacted by a constituent of the 10th District of Kansas who had been blocked from the official Facebook page of Senator Mary Pilcher-Cook, the state senator representing her district. The constituent was blocked after leaving comments on the page expressing opposition to the policy stances taken by Senator Pilcher-Cook, which were also subsequently deleted.
The ACLU’s letter to Pilcher-Cook is available online at: https://www.aclukansas.org/en/news/aclu-letter-senator-pilcher-cook-regarding-facebook-page-censorship
As of July 11, Rains said his posts to Moore’s page were still blocked.

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B. Li*, N. Karpinsky*, and S. Zhang, "Novel calibration method for structured light system with an out-of-focus projector,"Appl. Opt. 53(13), 3415-3426, 2014; doi: 10.1364/AO.53.003415
A structured-light system with a binary defocusing technique has the potential to have more extensive application due to its high speeds, gamma-calibration-free nature, and lack of rigid synchronization requirements between the camera and projector. However, the existing calibration methods fail to achieve high accuracy for a structured-light system with an out-of-focus projector. This paper proposes a method that can accurately calibrate a structured-light system even when the projector is not in focus, making it possible for high-accuracy and high-speed measurement with the binary defocusing method. Experiments demonstrate that our calibration approach performs consistently under different defocusing degrees, and a root-mean-square error of about 73 μm can be achieved with a calibration volume of 150H mm × 250W mm × 200D mm.


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Company registration takes 2-3 weeks. The company can be registered remotely (not necessary to come to Lithuania and stay here).
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If you are not a citizen of the European Union, you have your own company or business, which is also not registered in the European Union – in this case, you can get a temporary residence permit for the Republic of Lithuania for 3 years with a possibility to extend it. It is not necessary to work for 6 months before applying for a residence permit and it is not necessary to employ Lithuanian citizens. Here is some more information: https://bizbon.com/news/branch-company-registration-lithuania/
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- Copy of passport;
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- Company registration certificate and statutes where could be seen director’s name. Documents should be legalized (i.e. with Apostille)
- Employment contract (which shows that you work in the company for at least 6 months);
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- Police clearance certificate (legalized i.e. with Apostille)
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Here will be formed a company (LLC) with 28’000 Eur (company price 2500 Eur) or 43’500 Eur (company price 3000) capital. One or three persons will be included in a company as shareholders, who will have 100% – 33% shares each, and the fourth person can be included as a company’s director. The company’s director should have a monthly salary and taxes should be paid on time (shareholders do not need to work in the company). This company should hire at least 2 Lithuanians or other EU citizens and pay him two average salaries. After 6 months of the company being active (doing some business activities, having Lithuanian employed, and other) shareholders and director can apply for TRP.
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2) Within 2-3 weeks documents will be prepared to be sent to a client
3) After we receive the remaining 50% prepayment, we will send the documents by post courier to your home address or it can be done by sending documents by email only. Then you can apply for a D-type visa at the nearest Lithuanian embassy.
! Documents for the visa client can submit at: www.vfsglobal.com !
* Kindly for your attention
After people receive all answers from the BIZBON’s consultants then some of them just disappear or find problems paying money because they don’t have it, or often their country doesn’t allow them to make international payments or other payment problems. To answer all your additional questions our lawyers should prepare correct and up-to-date answers. For this reason, we would like to be sure that your intentions are real and you are a serious person.
We are asking you to validate yourself and make a payment for our consulting services 100 Euro into Paypal account [email protected], or bank transfer. After this, we can proceed with all your additional questions and you will receive high-quality services from our consultants by phone, Whatsapp, email, or Skype.
Live consultations in the office cost 150 Eur.
By the way, you can find many answers about our services and fees on our website:
- Visa assistance (long term and short term visas in Lithuania): https://bizbon.com/services-in-lithuania/lithuanian-business-visa-assistance/
* Is there a Lithuanian embassy in my country? Please find who represents Lithuania and where to apply for a visa in your country here: https://keliauk.urm.lt/en/entry-to-lithuania/visas/list-of-countries-whose-citizens-do-not-require-visas-to-enter-the-republic-of-lithuania
- Businesses for sale (with the possibility to acquire 2 years Residence Permit in Lithuania): https://bizbon.com/businesses-for-sale/
- Company registration in Lithuania: https://bizbon.com/services-in-lithuania/company-registration-lithuania/
- Residence Permit: https://bizbon.com/services-in-lithuania/lithuanian-temporary-residence-permit/
- The contract: Terms & Conditions https://bizbon.com/terms-conditions/
- We do not offer any jobs. We work only with genuine businessmen and investors who intend to do real business in Lithuania.
* Question. Will I get a refund if the decision regarding my Visa or Residence Permit application will be negative?
* Answer. You will get a full refund if there will be an error in the documents that we have prepared and it was the reason for the case to be rejected. In any other cases, we do not issue refunds. Otherwise, we recommend preparing additional documents and reapplying or appealing the decision.
Residence permit on the basis of buying an already running business (Safest Offer)
We also do have such already running companies doing real business in Lithuania for the last couple of years. In this case, we can include investors under the already existing company for the onetime fee of from 50’000,- EUR, for this fee you will be included as 1/3 shareholder of the company and you will be granted for the lifetime TRP which will be renewed every two years + you will be able to get dividends from the profits generated each year + free TRP application preparation + free TRP renewals + you won’t need to bother about running a business. If you will buy the whole company, then you will get a fourth-place free of charge to apply the dedicated company’s director for TRP.
To include a shareholder into running a business would take around a week and after that, he can apply for a residence permit in the nearest Lithuanian embassy or directly in Lithuania, after that Migration department would take two more months to grant a residence permit. There are no consultancy or renewal fees! We do have such an already running business for sale. Please get in touch with us for the latest offers.
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Residence permit on the basis of branch company registration
A permit to reside in Lithuania for 3 years when registering a branch company. If you are not a citizen of the European Union, you have your own company and business which is active not less than 2 years, which is also not registered in the European Union – in this case, you can get a temporary residence permit for the Republic of Lithuania for 3 years with a possibility to extend it. It is not necessary to work for 6 months before applying for a residence permit and it is not necessary to employ Lithuanian citizens.
How to do it?
The Immigration Law indicates that an alien who has registered a company or an agency whose founder is a foreign company has a right to send his employees to Lithuania who would work in this company and obtain a permit to reside in Lithuania for up to 3 years. The license can then be renewed for another 3 years.
The process of obtaining a temporary residence permit takes about 2 months. Including company registration and preparation of additional documents.
You can also bring your family members. They can apply for temporary residence permits at the same time as you. They will be issued temporary residence permits for the same period as your temporary residence permit.
For the first temporary residence permit, you must apply at the Lithuanian Embassy, which is not located in the territory of the EU Member States. In this case, BIZBON’s lawyers will make a package of documents and send it by registered mail to your home address. Documents will need to be signed and delivered personally to the nearest Lithuanian Embassy.
Business registration would take around 2-4 weeks after that we will prepare the necessary application forms to apply for a residence permit after documents submission Migration department will take another 2 months to grant you a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). Expenses After receiving the TRP card under the above-described basis applicant would need to cover his monthly salary taxes and hire at least 1 Lithuanian worker (monthly salary depends on a position but it should not be lower than minimal).
Residence permit on the basis of doing business – New Company Registration
The applicant will need to fulfill the following requirements:
- The company has to have an active business history for the last six months before submitting an application form for TRP;
- The share capital of this company should be not less than 28’000 Eur
- There have to be employed at least two Lithuanian workers in the company (at least a few weeks before submitting the application form for TRP);
- The applicant has to have not less than 14’000,- EUR share capital value and not less than 1/3 of share capital or has to be a director of such company without having any share part in it (in this case we can apply a total of 4 investors (3 shareholders + 1 director) under one company and other foreigners can be included only on the basis of work permit).
- The applicant will have to buy social insurance for one year (around 100,- EUR per year)
- The applicant will have to provide an approved bank statement with at least 5000 EUR remaining balance to show sufficient funds to live in Lithuania;
- The first TRP card will be issued for two years and other times it will be renewed for two years;
- Applicant needs to be self-employed in the company and pay taxes for himself;
- To maintain a TRP card it’s enough to own not less than 33% share parts of the company in which at least two Lithuanians or other EU national citizen is employed and paid with two average Lithuanian salaries and the share capital is not less than 14’000 EUR per each investor, nothing more.
Also here can be included one more foreigner and get Temporary Residence Permit on the basis that he is a director of such company, in this case, there would be additional expenses to cover director minimal salary taxes.
Procedure step by step:
- Establishing a company;
- Doing business activities for at least six months before applying for a Temporary Residence Permit;
- Hiring 2 Lithuanians or any other EU citizen at least one month before applying for TRP;
- Applying for TRP in the migration department or Lithuanian embassy abroad;
- Within 2 months you will receive a decision;
- Within three months after the decision is taken, you have to collect a Temporary Residence Permit card in Lithuania
- After TRP card issuance you have to keep your business running with three Lithuanian citizens working to secure your current TRP and future Temporary Residence Permit card renewals.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where can I apply for a residence permit? You can submit documents in the nearest Lithuanian embassy abroad or during your visit to Lithuania directly to the migration department. You cannot submit documents for a residence permit to the representative embassy which works on behalf of Lithuania. In representative embassies, you can apply only for a short term visiting visas. 2. Do I need to make an appointment for the document submission? Yes, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance with the Lithuanian embassy or Lithuania’s Migration department as well. 3. Can I submit documents for a residence permit by post courier? No. Personal appearance is mandatory. 4. Will there be an interview? Yes. There might be an interview during document submission about your business plans and intentions in Lithuania. Before submitting documents we provide a questionnaire list to the applicant. 5. How I will be informed about the decision? It is possible to check case status by the Migration Department phone line, as well we are tracking each of our client cases and upon approval, we do inform the client. 6. Will I get a refund if the migration department will issue a negative decision? You will get a full refund only in one case: if there will be an error in the documents that we have prepared and it was the reason for the case to be rejected. In any other cases, we do not issue refunds. If you have chosen an investment basis, then if there would be issued negative decision your investment amount will be returned fully. 7. How my TRP will be renewed? Each time when the time will come for you to renew your current TRP cars you will need to submit documents stating your TRP basis has not changed. 8. Can I bring my family on dependant visa? You are allowed to bring your family on a dependant visa after two years of having a residence permit. Otherwise, you have to include your adult family members as shareholders in the company, and kids under 18 years will get a dependent visa. 9. When can I apply for permanent residence? After five years of having a temporary residence permit, you have a right to apply for a permanent residence permit which is issued for five years. As well you will need to pass the Lithuanian language and constitution exams. 10. When can I get Lithuanian citizenship? After ten years of having a residence permit.


Municipality of Midleton (Ireland)
The Municipality of Midleton is located in County Cork which lies in the South of Ireland. Given its significant size, Cork County is divided into three divisions for the purposes of local authority administration. The division headquarters are located at County Hall, in Cork City, whilst the administrative area comprises the electoral areas of Midleton, Macroom and Bandon. Town councils administer the towns of Passage West, Midleton, Youghal, and Cobh.
The population of Midleton Area stood at 12,049 persons in 2011 (CSO) showing a 17% increase from 10,315 persons in 2006, which in turn showed a 32.49% rate of growth during the intercensal period 1996-2006.
The mainstays of the local economy are agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and a developing tourism sector. Crafts and services are also becoming increasingly important.
Midleton Food Festival, a highly successful and nationally acclaimed food festival which is 10 years in operation, brings together all the local food providers and producers from the area.
At present Midleton offers a vibrant and a good mix of quality retail outlets and shops both along the attractive Main Street and by way of the larger retailers located at Market Green. There is also an exciting array of restaurants, cafes, speciality foods and bars in the town which add to the social and interactive character of Midleton and its people.
As a location Midleton plays a key role in facilitating the access to various other tourist attractions in the surrounding areas. In addition to these other attractions the town has in excess of 300,000 visitors per annum which are mostly as a result of the Jamesons Distillery tours.
Public Transport provision
Bus Éireann has sixteen primary services that cover the South and East Cork, one of which is the Expressway Tralee-Rosslare service.
Irish Rail established a commuter rail service from Mallow to Midleton, through Cork City in 2009. The main element of the project involved the reopening of the railway line between Glounthaune and Midleton, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton.
SECAD Rural Transport Services (demand responsive transport and feeder to mainline services) provides an affordable and accessible community based transport system. SECAD rural transport services operate 15 scheduled services that are semi flexible and door to door.
Actual state of accessibility-work
Organisational Structures relevant to Accessibility
Midleton Area Town Council (test site) is responsible for Midleton local roads maintenance and building works.
Cork County Council is responsible for regional roads maintenance and arterial roads network.
Public transport operator Bus Éireann is responsible for public bus service provision in the municipality (city HQ have accessibility officers).
Public transport operator Irish Rail is responsible for public train service provision in the municipality (city HQ have accessibility officers).
South & East Cork Area Development (SECAD) is a local development partnership responsible for the delivery of several national and EU funded programmes aimed at supporting people into employment, developing business, and the provision of rural transport services outside the mainstream service provision,
Sub-groups under the Cork County and City Councils, e.g. Total Journey group, and Green Routes sub-groups work with improving the concept of seamless travel and integrated routes.
Representative bodies of PRM including COPE (national body in Cork); Health Service Executive (regional community officers); Irish Wheelchair Association (local branch in Cork); Muintir na Tíre (representative body of rural community groups with broad ranging needs and interests and a particular focus on older people and combating isolation) work on behalf of PRM in relation to accessibility in public transport and public space.
Actual State of Accessibility
Midleton Town Council plans for improving accessibility along the town’s main street. The initial upgrade works relate to one quadrant of the main street. In respect of further improvements, the entire main street must be upgraded in accordance with the specifications laid down. Part of the upgrade should lead to an improved link in the town centre with the main bus service on the main arterial route N25 running east-west.
Midleton Town Council/Bus Eireann: Improved link in town centre with main bus service on main arterial route N25 running east-west.
Bus Éireann: Bus Éireann operates a high frequency commuter service with 31 services Monday to Friday; 18 services on Saturday and 13 services on Sunday which links Ballinacurra/Midleton/Carrigtwohill/Glounthaune/Cork. Bus Éireann has sixteen primary services that cover South and East Cork.
Midleton Rail Link (Cork commuter rail): Irish Rail established a commuter rail service from Mallow to Midleton, through Cork City in 2009. The main element of the project involved the reopening of the railway line between Glounthaune and Midleton, with new stations at Carrigtwohill and Midleton.
SECAD Rural Transport Services (demand responsive transport and feeder to mainline services): SECAD rural transport services operate 15 scheduled services that are semi flexible and door to door.
Little Island Business Shuttle: A pilot feeder transport project began in a key industrial and manufacturing hub which lies between Midleton and Cork City. This is operated by SECAD’s Rural Transport Programme and links in directly with the main rail corridor between Midleton and Cork, by providing shuttle service between the rail station in Little Island and the key participating companies.
Expectations of Test Site
Further to a consultation process undertaken by Midleton Town Council with various stakeholders, a specific stretch of the main street in the municipal town was surveyed and audited to map out a barrier free journey for PRM, including accessible bus stops, elimination of steps, appropriate surfacing, etc. Barriers were identified with the objective of addressing and eliminating them. Comparable audits and accessibility works were visited and reviewed before commencing this work. It was expected that ISEMOA would provide a practical self assessment tool in reviewing and auditing such a process i.e. what implementers (councils, PT providers, service providers) do correctly and effectively, where issues are identified, and how they are addressed).
ISEMOA Implementation Process Outcomes
SECAD selected Midleton Town Council in the early stage of the project as the ISEMOA test site. The contact person continued to engage in a meaningful way throughout the audit process and contributed in a constructive way to the respective meetings.
There was a total of 15 members present from the ISEMOA team including a broad representation of PRM interests, Town Council staff, public transport operators (rail and bus), and other community interests.
The scheduled meetings allowed for sufficient discussion of the most diverging issues. The discussions were open and frank, and conducted through a cordial atmosphere for the most part.
The local team decided to organise a site visit based on the discussions at the consensus meeting, a lot of which focused on the main street access upgrade. The site visit was a valuable part of the audit process as it provided a tangible element to the discussion, in advance of the strategy meeting. The only caveat highlighted by the auditor during the site visit was that the visit focussed on micro level accessibility issues only.
In relation to the Final ISEMOA Report, the quality and ambition of the action plan was somewhat dependent on the city/county or town council capacity to innovate and strategise, and ultimately deliver on suggestions for improvement. That said, the audit process in itself was a worthwhile exercise for all the team, and facilitated key learning on the part of the full ISEMOA working group in terms of good practice, and what they could aspire to in terms of accessibility. The action plan while not overly ambitious, at least provides a benchmark from which the ISEMOA working group can monitor progress going forward.
Local ISEMOA Team
The local team comprised of representatives from National Council for the Blind, Town Council town clerk, town engineer, the town mayor, town councillors, Bus Eireann (public transport), Irish Rail (PT), Midleton Community Garda, members of active age groups, Age Action, Irish Wheelchair Association, Midleton Community Forum, and ISEMOA auditors.
Quotes of local stakeholders
In ascertaining how important the role of the external auditor is in the ISEMOA QM process:
„It could be performed by an internal auditor but not as objectively, nor perhaps as efficiently as by an external auditor.“ (Town Clerk, Midleton Town Council – contact person)
In ascertaining did participants learn something new about accessibility in your municipality / city / region thanks to ISEMOA:
„It strengthened the belief that dissemination of information and engagement with all stakeholders gives a better understanding of accessibility and emphasised the need for a holistic approach.“ (Town Clerk, Midleton Town Council – contact person)
In ascertaining if participants agree that ISEMOA will improve the accessibility work of their municipality / city / region:
„In the short term, Midleton will be a better place, access wise.“ (Irish Wheelchair Association local member and user)
„Excellent resource!“ (Irish Wheelchair Association organisation rep)
„ISEMOA subjects proposals to rigorous assessment from various perspectives and should ensure most needs are identified and addressed in how accessibility works are done.“ (Town Clerk, Midleton Town Council – contact person)
„Very enlightening, inclusive approach.“ (Representative of Age Action advocacy organisation)
In ascertaining how likely it is that participants would recommend an ISEMOA audit to other municipalities:
"Found it well run and helpful with no personal agenda from the auditors thus enabling them to play the ‘devil’s advocate’ when necessary.“ (Town Councillor)
„Excellent idea and framework.“ (Representative of Age Action advocacy organisation)
In ascertaining suggestions for the improvment of the ISEMOA auditing process:
„The process as presented and implemented by the auditor in this case was excellent.“ (Town Clerk, Midleton Town Council –contact person)


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Lazio Area Guide
Lazio is the cradle of Western civilization and Christian culture, of lakes and legends, of thermal spas and history, of ancient roads and rolling hills. Bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea, which offers over 350km of diverse coastline, traversed by the waters of the Tiber River, and with none other than the city of Rome as its capital, Lazio is a region rich in everything one could dream of. Ancient sites abound from north to south. Rome speaks for itself, in a voice heard the world over, but there is much to Lazio that the package tours miss. Approximately 25 miles from Rome, the town of Tivoli demands a visit, given that it hosts two ancient, lavish estates: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ostia, besides being a well-known sea resort on Lazio's coast, encloses the ruins of Ostia Antica (ancient Ostia), the best example of a Roman town that we can still observe today.
Other well-established coastal hotspots include Gaeta, Sabaudia and Sperlonga, as well as the island jewel of Ponza, beloved of both Roman and Neapolitan partygoers. In the north of the region is the beautiful Lake Bolsena, of volcanic origin and Italy’s fifth largest lake. Not far from Bolsena is the stunning Civita di Bagnoregio, perched atop a limestone bluff and known locally as La città che muore ("The Dying Town"). Lake Bracciano is the second largest of Lazio’s lakes, and at only 50km north of Rome, it offers another escape for Romans from the summer heat.
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Spring training has officially begun, and the Cleveland Guardians are hosting over 60 players in camp.
Some players are locks to make the roster, while a big group of players know they need to impress to force their way into the organization’s plans.
Jose Ramirez and Tanner Bibee are proud members of the first group: stars with a safe roster spot that just want to start the season in the best possible shape.
Since iron sharpens iron, the Guardians had them face each other in camp this week.
Team insider Mandy Bell posted a video of the young ace facing the perennial MVP candidate in a practice at-bat.
Tanner Bibee vs. José Ramírez pic.twitter.com/l6o77B9Gyf
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) February 13, 2024
Guardians fans thanked her in the replies section, as that content was badly missed in what turned out to be a long offseason.
Judging by the short, but significant footage, it seems like Bibee got the better of J-Ram, although we are not about to draw any conclusions from an early year at-bat.
We do know that Ramirez is probably the Guardians’ most important position player, and Bibee is the most important pitcher.
The former had 24 home runs and 28 stolen bases last year with a .831 OPS, and the latter posted a brilliant 2.98 ERA in 142 innings as a rookie.
In fact, Bibee finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year race and is full of promise.
Together, those two have the potential to lead the Guardians back into the playoffs.
They will need the support and production from their teammates, though.NEXT: Jose Ramirez Gives Thanks Following A Special Donation


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Celebrate Scottish culture or learn about your own Scottish roots at the Scottish Highland Festival at Mount Dora.
The festival takes place on February 19 and 20. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The festival takes place all over Mount Dora, with events taking place at Donnelly Park, Evans Park, and the Sculpture Garden.
There will be Highland dancing, a tartan parade, Scottish music, Highland athletics, live music with Celtica Nova, children’s activities, food and merchandise vendors, and more again.
Throughout the weekend, you can catch performances by Sounds of Scotland and First Coast Highlanders.
For those looking for something to snack on, food vendors like Ems Cryo Treats, Cameron’s British Foods, Bebops Mini Donuts, Gatorhead Shaved Ice and more will be there. As well as merchandise sellers like Eire’s Irish Gifts, Irish Ann, Celtic Exchange, Clarissa’s Creations and The Celtic Boutique.
To purchase your tickets and for more information, visit the Town of Mount Dora website.
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Daffodils offer a bright splash of color to welcome the spring season. These plants are resilient and resist infestation and pests, but there are a few bugs that will still make a snack out of your daffodil’s leaves.
To know what’s eating your daffodil leaves, you should look for visible pests on the plant and examine the damage. Daffodil leaves are only attractive to insects such as aphids, thrips, and caterpillars, and these insects are easy to spot.
So, let’s look at some of the most common pests of daffodil plants and talk about how you can identify, eradicate and prevent them. I’ll tell you about the pests that eat daffodil leaves and bulbs and give tips on keeping your bulbs bug-free this season.
What Pests Eat Daffodil Leaves?
Pests that eat daffodil leaves include aphids, caterpillars, and thrips. Daffodil leaves are poisonous to most animals, so deer, squirrels, and many insects avoid eating them.
Since daffodils are only a primary target of a few pests, identifying the little bug that has damaged your plant should be a piece of cake.
Let’s look at how you can recognize these pests and discuss some easy ways to eliminate them once you spot them.
Aphids are tiny little insects that feed on the sap in certain plants. They come in many sizes but are usually no longer than 3 mm (0.11 in) long.
Aphids don’t eat the raw foliage of your daffodils or other plants. Instead, they suck out the juices from the leaves, creating patches of discoloration. If there are enough aphids on your plant, you will notice stunted growth, deformed leaves, and random dead patches or holes in the leaves where the aphids have harvested too much sap.
Aphids may also leave a sticky residue called “honeydew” on your plant’s leaves.
These insects multiply quickly. According to entomologists at the University of Florida, one female aphid can bear 75 offspring per year. Because of how quickly they reproduce, it’s rare to see just one aphid on your plants. In most cases, you’ll see 20 or more huddled together on a single leaf, making these pests particularly easy to spot.
There are numerous varieties of aphids, and only some specific varieties of aphids may eat daffodil leaves.
These varieties include:
The Green Peach Aphid
Young green peach aphids are semi-transparent and are usually light green or yellow. Some adult female green peach aphids have wings, which helps them find new places to lay eggs and feed. These aphids primarily feed on peach trees, but they are not picky about what they eat and will take advantage of daffodils, where they suck sap from the foliage and eventually kill the leaves.
The Foxglove Aphid
Foxglove aphids come in many colors, such as green, pink, yellow, or orange. Foxglove aphids are challenging to eliminate because they don’t colonize like most other aphids. Instead, they scatter and hide deep in the crevices of leaves, where they feed on sap.
The Potato Aphid
Potato aphids are pink, red, or green, and they love plants such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and peppers. These aphids may be winged or wingless and are usually larger than the other aphids.
Caterpillars of any variety may attempt to turn your daffodil plants into a snack, but the most common caterpillar on daffodils is the Noctua pronuba or cutworm caterpillar.
Cutworms only come out at night and have gained their name because they cut large leaves off of plants. After they slice off these parts of a plant with their teeth, they eat closer to the soil, where they are safe from predators.
Thrips feed on daffodils much the same way that aphids do. They scrape the surface of your daffodil’s leaves and blooms and suck the sap from the plant, leaving behind discolored or dead spots on the foliage.
These pests have long, narrow brown bodies with wings in their adult stage. Young thrips have greenish to yellow bodies but have the same characteristics as their adult counterparts.
Daffodils that have fallen victim to a thrip infestation will have brown spots, silver or yellow patches, or holes in their leaves. They may also have stunted growth or loss of leaves if the infestation is severe.
What Pests Eat Daffodil Bulbs?
While some exclusively feed on the leaves of daffodils, the most problematic daffodil pests attack the bulb.
Pests that eat daffodil bulbs include bulb flies and bulb mites. These pests burrow into the bulbs as they mature, often introducing infections and other insects via the holes they make.
Bulb mites are tiny arachnids that look like miniature land-roving shrimp or little balls of clear wax. There are several varieties of mites that might infest a bulb plant, but the most common in daffodils is, naturally, the daffodil mite.
These pests burrow into a daffodil bulb, eating the plant from the inside out. Although the mites infest the bulb, the mites usually do not do enough damage to kill the plant.
Instead, the holes they create usually become infected with a fungal or bacterial disease. Eventually, the bulb will rot and die — and there’s little you can do about it once the mites and infection are inside.
Bulb flies are one of the most annoying and prevalent daffodil pests. These flies, which look much like bees, have a yellow thorax and rust-colored abdomen. Although these hoverflies look like stinging insects, they are harmless and have no sting.
Adult hoverflies pose no threat to daffodils. However, their larvae are often fatal to bulb plants.
Bulb flies lay their eggs — up to 100 at a time — close to the bulb’s top, right where the leaves protrude from it. Once the eggs hatch, the young fly maggots burrow deep inside the bulb and feed on it for an entire year.
The following spring, the larvae emerge from the bulb as adult flies.
Bulb fly infestations often result in bulb death, partially due to the presence of the larvae and partially due to the high chances of bacterial and fungal infections from the holes these maggots make.
How to Get Rid of Bugs on Daffodils
To get rid of bugs on daffodils, you can manually remove the pests, wash them off, use effective insecticides, use biological control methods, and cover your bulbs after the leaves wilt.
Let’s go through these steps to eliminate the insects from your daffodils and keep your bulbs healthy for next year.
Manually Remove Pests From the Leaves and Soil
Manual removal of pests is often an underrated practice in pest prevention. Removing the insects by hand allows you to choose whether to kill them or move them to another location.
This method works best for caterpillars and aphids since they are slow-moving and appear on the plant’s leaves.
To remove your pests manually:
- Prepare a container to place your insects in. To kill the insects, fill your container with warm soapy water. You may add some vinegar or peroxide to the water if you choose not to use soap. If you want to relocate the pests, only fill the container with around 1 inch (2.54 cm) of warm water.
- Investigate your plant, looking carefully at the underside of the leaves and around the bulb.
- When you find an insect, use tweezers, a damp paper towel, or a rag to pluck or wipe them off and place them in your container.
Once you have removed as many pests as possible, cover your container and take it somewhere you feel comfortable dumping it.
Wash Off as Many Pests as Possible
If you are dealing with thrips or aphids, you may be able to shoot them off of your plant using a high-pressure spray of water. However, it’s worth noting that the pests may eventually find their way back to your plant, so this method is not permanent.
It’s still a helpful tactic if you want to clear off the plant quickly and easily, especially if you plan to apply a pesticide to your daffodils.
Use an Effective Insecticide
Not all insecticides will work for all bugs, so it’s critical to pick something that will work if you want to stop the spread of pests in your garden.
Here are some of the best options:
Neem oil is an effective pest deterrent and wards off fungal infections, so this treatment is best for bulb flies and mites.
Bacillus thuringiensis is a bacterial strain that’s healthy for plants but kills insects like caterpillars. However, it will not work on sucking insects such as aphids and thrips.
Insecticidal soap is one of the only effective control measures for aphids and thrips. I recommend the Harris Garden Insect Killer on Amazon, which kills a variety of pests, including aphids, thrips, and caterpillars. This spray is easy to apply and works incredibly well for all of the pests that infest daffodils.
Introduce Biological Controls for Your Pests
Ladybugs kill aphids and thrips, making them the ideal biological control method to eliminate those pests. Plus, ladybugs are pretty pleasant to have in your garden.
If you’ve never thought of getting live bugs to release in your garden, don’t worry. Ladybugs are inexpensive and widely available. You can even get them on Amazon.com. I usually use these affordable Buddy Bugs Pre-Fed Live Ladybugs from Amazon, and they are always healthy and happy when they arrive.
For the best results, place a few water dishes around your daffodils before releasing the ladybugs, then release them at night. Ladybugs are more sluggish at night and prefer areas with a water source, so taking these measures will encourage them to make a new home right around your daffodils.
Cover Your Bulbs After They Wilt
After your daffodil’s leaves and blooms wilt, prune the dead foliage off. Pruning will help you keep the leaf-eating pests away from your daffodils.
In addition, to protect your bulbs from bulb mites and flies, cover them with some fresh soil as soon as the plant stops blooming.
Very few pests will attack daffodils, but those that appreciate the taste of a narcissus plant might overtake the bulb or leaves and kill your flowers.
The primary pests of daffodils are aphids, thrips, caterpillars, bulb mites, and bulb flies. To eliminate them, you can use insecticides, manual removal, biological control methods, and practical methods, such as covering your bulbs after they bloom.


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The weekend begins with the Military Flyover on Saturday afternoon and as this photo shows, it is nothing short of spectacular. A Gala follows the air show and then on Sunday and Monday, the guys hone their skills in the game of golf.
Each year, this events seems to get bigger and better. I can't wait for 2012!


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Book Review for “Champagne Widows: First Woman of Champagne, Veuve Clicquot” by Rebecca Rosenberg.
Summary: “Champagne, France, 1800. Twenty-year-old Barbe-Nicole inherited Le Nez (an uncanny sense of smell) from her great-grandfather, a renowned champagne maker. She is determined to use Le Nez to make great champagne, but the Napoleon Code prohibits women from owning a business. When she learns her childhood sweetheart, François Clicquot, wants to start a winery, she marries him despite his mental illness. Soon, her husband’s tragic death forces her to become Veuve (Widow) Clicquot and grapple with a domineering partner, the complexities of making champagne, and six Napoleon wars, which cripple her ability to sell champagne.”
Age: Adult; Genres: Literary, Women, Fiction; Settings: Historical, France: Champagne region; Other Categories: Novel, Biographical.
I want to start this review by saying that although the look of the cover of this book is generally nice, I’m unsure why I thought that this book was going to take place during the 1920s. I’m thinking that the dress style of the woman on the cover reminds me more of the 1920s than the French style of the late 1790s and early 1800s. Yes, I know that in America that hoop skirts were still in fashion back when the high-waist, A-Line dresses started to crop up in Europe. Still, there’s something about the dress on the woman in the drawing that felt like post-Great War 1900s to me. Obviously, I’m not going to discount this book’s stars because of a graphic that felt a touch misleading, but I did want to mention it, just in case you get that impression as well. No, this book takes place during rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic wars he fought to take over Europe through his exile to the Island of Elba in 1812.
Why this is important is because our protagonist established the world-famous Veuve Clicquot champagne winery during this period in history, and they are making champagne there to this day! What is significant here is that a woman, a widow (veuve is French for widow), would become such an extraordinary entrepreneur, especially considering the extremely difficult times in which to start up such a complex and exacting business. This is one of the things that Rosenberg focuses upon with this novel, where she leaves little to the imagination regarding the bloody wars raging around her, which ravaged the male population and brought hardships and famine to those that the soldiers left behind. That, combined with the diseases and epidemics that poverty and hunger bring with them, left many women without their husbands, as it did with Veuve Clicquot herself. This is why Rosenberg called this book “Champagne Widows,” because the vast majority of her workers – the pickers and the sorters and the pressers and the bottlers – were women whose husbands were serving in Napoleon’s armies.
While Rosenberg does bring in some of these women, the main spotlight is on Barbe-Nicole, the Veuve Clicquot, along with some parts regarding Barbe-Nicole’s family, particularly her father. Obviously, back then women were not land owners or business people, as all their wealth and doweries went directly to their husbands. Essentially, they had no rights to allow them their own independence. Women didn’t even get the right to vote in France until 1944, so despite all the “equality” lauded about with the French Revolution’s slogan, that only extended to men (which, I guess, is why they included “fraternity” – brotherhood, and not “sorority” – sisterhood)! This is what makes Barbe-Nicole so amazing and such a fascinating subject for a novel. Furthermore, Rosenberg does a really wonderful job of bringing Barbe-Nicole to life with this book, using a first-person narrative to help us get inside her head and heart.
In particular, Rosenberg doesn’t hold back regarding the sights and sounds that Barbe-Nicole experiences through both her successes and failures. This is there the “Le Nez” comes in – meaning “the nose” – which is the heightened ability to smell (and taste) subtle scents and flavors in foods and drinks. There were times when Rosenberg described things that were truly disgusting, while other times I could almost smell the perfumes that Barbe-Nicole was experiencing along with her. While I’m sure Rosenberg’s imagination was able to run wild with this, I also have no doubt that this amazing talent was present in this woman. This also allowed Rosenberg to wax somewhat poetic with her descriptions in order to bring all this to life. For example, one of the most powerful scenes in this book is when Barbe-Nicole has a very difficult birth of her only child. I swear, I could feel the contractions along with her!
If I have anything to criticize here it would be the inclusion of Napoleon’s “Little Red Man.” This person or apparition was chronicled by Napoleon as having met with him, but which was probably more a figment of his paranoid imagination. Rosenberg describes him as a particularly ghoulish figure, with stinking, maggoty flesh. My problem is, although Napoleon probably believed this ghost was real, I’m not sure Rosenberg should have allowed others to see him. In any case, I have to say that I really enjoyed this novel, with such a wonderful protagonist and an intriguing story. I can warmly recommend it with a very healthy four and a half stars out of five!
Rebecca Rosenberg released her novel “Champagne Widows” on Kindle on August 17, 2021, and Lion Heart Publishing released this book in print on September 1, 2021 (although one site says it will only be available in March 2022). This book is (or will be) available (via the following affiliate links) from Amazon or an IndieBound store near you. I would like to thank the author for sending me an ARC of this novel via her newsletter.

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Self Driving Cars
The Car of the Future
Self-driving cars? Really? Yep, believe it or not self-driving cars will one day actually exist. It may seem impossible for a car to drive itself, but in a couple of years you may own a self-driving car! In this article you will learn about self-driving cars and how they help our community progress in technological advancements.
What is a self-driving car? Well, it’s what you think it is, a self-driving car. Recently, Google’s team of scientists has launched a new invention, the self-driving car. “We get a lot of thumbs up,” says Anthony Levandowski, one of the members of the self-driving car project. (Levandowski, 2012).
How does the car help our community? The self-driving cars are really as amazing as you may think. It can see things no human can, such as an oncoming vehicle or person. They never get tired or distracted and they don’t text or drink. Finally the car prevents accidents. So much good has come out of having self-driving cars.
However, operating them is a totally different story. The car can slow down to match traffic and to stay out of blind spots, it can slow down at a tight corner, and the car has detailed maps to help it navigate. Inside this car it has an $80,000 cone shaped laser mounted on its roof and there are radars in the front, back, and sides of the car.
As you can see self-driving cars are a thing of the future. But trust me, you may end up driving to work or school [college] everyday in one. So don’t be surprised if that’s what you get for your sixteenth birthday. Now that there are self-driving cars, what will be next?


We have very little information about this possible new screen, but it has appeared on the list of CES 2021 Innovation award honorees. It suggests that Samsung are planning to launch a new model in what they are calling their G75 lineup, perhaps following on from their existing “Odyssey G7” models. Although even those current models actually have the model designations with “G75” in them (C27G75T and C32G75T). Confusing. Anyway, the screen talked about on the CES website is the “Samsung G75 curved gaming monitor“.
What we do know is that the new screen according to the CES website is the manufacturer’s first 4K / UltraHD (3840 x 2160 resolution) gaming monitor. It is a curved screen (1000R) and will also offer HDR 1000 certification and the RGB lighting system seen on the G7 models.
Nothing else is listed about the screen . We don’t know how big it will be, what panel technology will be used, the refresh rate or any other specs.
The CES page says: “Samsung’s G75 curved gaming monitor is its first with UHD and arrives when 4K gameplay is becoming a reality thanks to improvements in computer hardware performance, as well as gamers’ growing demand for immersive gameplay and vivid detail.
G75’s UHD resolution and HDR1000 brightness deliver sophisticated visuals, exceptional picture quality and immersive gameplay. Its attractive price also makes 4K gaming increasingly affordable and within gamers’ reach.
G75 features Samsung’s signature 1000R curvature, as well as a core lighting design on the back and an eye-shaped lighting design on the front, in keeping with the brand’s aesthetically designed gaming monitor lineup.”
We will update this news piece when we have more information.


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Widespread, rampant voter fraud? Illegal, dead people, “late” voting? And it all happened only in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada?
What about the horrible irregularities in Ohio, or the hoax of mail-in voting in Florida? And in Texas, the oil capital of the nation, the vote was clearly rigged.
It would be a disgrace, the likes of which we’ve never seen, to look for voter fraud only in blue states, and not in red states.
Pat Cullen, Stillwater
I have a negative feeling
I had an interesting voting experience. On Oct. 8, my husband’s and my absentee ballots arrived. My husband’s was fine, but I was also sent voter registration papers. I called the proper election office and told them that I was already a registered voter. She informed me that I lived at an undeliverable address. I expressed my concern that, if that was so, how could they have mailed us the ballots and the registration papers? We live in a senior housing complex with at least a hundred residents with the same address. She said, “Fill it out” and hung up on me.
Along with the registration and ballot, I sent a note and a copy of my last postcard showing proof of registration and assigned polling place.
I have a negative feeling that they threw my ballot in the waste basket.
Lola Christianson, Roseville
This current president fits no one’s slot. He is his own man. A smart successful businessman who loves his country and just got sick of the lethargy in Washington, D.C., and decided to fix it — and enjoys poking a stick in the eye of his adversaries along the way. “We the people” are the beneficiaries.
We benefit from the tax cuts that allow us to retain more of a hard earned salary. We benefit when ALL citizens of this Republic are able to find jobs. We benefit that this Republic is energy independent. We benefit from a booming economy. We benefit with each new peace agreement in the Middle East. And so much more
For me that is acting presidential. And for me he is owed a heartfelt and grateful thanks.
Arlene F. Englert, Eagan


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Murder charge filed in infant's death
A local woman has been charged with murder for allegedly leaving her infant son unattended in a car.
Sheryl Ann Jackson, 24, of Greenville was taken into custody Monday and arraigned Tuesday morning on one count of murder while committing a felony offense in connection with the death of Tytus Hoskins. Bond was set at $250,000.
Jackson is alleged to have left Hoskins unattended in a vehicle for more than two hours on Dec. 1, 2012, according to an indictment issued last month by the Hunt County grand jury.
The indictment, which was issued sealed pending Jackson’s arrest, accused Jackson of “intentionally or knowingly committing or attempting to commit an act clearly dangerous to human life” — namely leaving Hoskins unattended in the vehicle for more than two hours — and then, after seeking medical attention, not informing doctors for two days that the boy had been left in the vehicle. The indictment also alleged the incident was an act of family violence.
The Greenville Police Department reported the six-month old Hoskins began to succumb to exposure and the consequences of exposure on the day when the temperature rose to an unseasonably warm 81 degrees.
Jackson retrieved the child and sought medical attention, allegedly telling emergency personnel the child felt hot, but not informing them Hoskins had been left inside the vehicle. The boy was transported to the Hunt Regional Medical Center and then later by air ambulance to a Dallas hospital where he died.


Smashing it at the box office!
In this week’s entertainment wrap-up: Dinosaurs are eating up the competition at the box office, Kim Kardashian reveals her passion for the law, and all the build-up ahead of this year’s Verbier Festival.
Investors should do their due diligence, says Alain Kunz of Coinlab Capital
Hacking has cooled down the hype for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Investors are now looking for more protection going forward. When it comes to institutional investors, insurance solutions could be an option, says Alain Kunz of Coinlab Capital. Nevertheless, Kunz urges investors to have a closer look at what they are buying before investing in cryptocurrencies.
Bjorn Bjercke of EY: Investors should think twice before they invest in cryptocurrencies
With virtual coins getting stolen in two recent high-profile hacking incidents, investors are re-assessing the risks of digital currencies. According to Bjorn Bjercke, associate partner and Swiss Blockchain lead at the consulting firm Ernst & Young, investors need to be more cautious and educated when it comes to these risks.
Aude Pugin: „I think Switzerland should continue to be open to the world and open to Europe“
SMEs in Switzerland are not only important to the economy but are also flexible and innovative, according to Aude Pugin, the CEO of APCO Technologies and president of the canton of Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The U.S. wants to slow down China’s 2025 manufacturing plan, says Helen Zhu
Helen Zhu, head of Chinese equities at BlackRock, talks about the potential trade war between the United States and China. A compromise can be found between the two powers, she says, but over the medium- and long-term, the U.S. wants to slow down the economic transformation of China, which will be difficult to achieve, according to Zhu. She also talks about how China is dealing with its own debt issues.
Fast food still big business in the U.S., but moving toward healthier offerings
Fast food chains are cooking up a storm in Switzerland, despite being a hard market to crack in the past. McDonald’s was among the first U.S. fast food chains to win over customers, with profits still on the rise. Meanwhile, other big names such as Five Guys and KFC are now heading over from the U.S. for the first time or re-trying their luck after previous failed attempts. But how is the market where it all started? Hannah Wise talked to CNNMoney’s Paul LaMonica in New York and asked him if fast food was still big business stateside.
„Most successful opening in the world“ at KFC in Geneva
KFC is coming back to Switzerland after two failed attempts, with claims the fast food chain is already a hit. Marco Schepers, general manager for KFC Switzerland, says the Geneva location, inaugurated last winter, was the most successful opening in the world, reaching the one million dollars in sales the fastest. CNNMoney Switzerland reporter Eléonore Payró met him at KFC’s latest eatery in a suburban shopping mall near Bern, where hundreds of people were queuing up. She asked him how many more grand opening ribbons he planned to cut.


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Lighting: pay special attention to the headlights. Check monthly the proper operation of all lights and maintaining the outer surface free of dirt.
Brakes: life depends on the way you drive and the place where you are driving. Although not perceived anomalies is recommended once a year. A few meters can cost the life of one or more persons.
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I was scheduled to go on the 6:30 bus but it was cancelled. I never received a notification so I went to the bus station and wait an hour and a half for the next bus leaving at 8pm. It was very stressful.
the price was ridicuLousLy high EspeciaLLy when the driver didn't even make any announcement at aLL untiL the bus stopped in worcester. :( aLso there were No electric pLugs at aLL on the first bus so my phone ran out of battery power. :(
I give peter pan bus company itseLf an D-. :(
I usually don’t get carsick riding buses but oh my, the moment I got on Peter Pan I immediately felt carsick due to the smell. Check in staff weren’t friendly at all. They were inpatient to answer my questions about my ticket, which I was certain was supposed to be Expressed with ZERO transfer when I booked via Busbud, not needing a bus transfer from Boston to Amherst. I ended up having to transfer in Springfield. I am very disappointed with this whole experience. Needless to say, I won’t be riding a Peter Pan bus in a very long time.
I bought a ticket for a direct route from Boston to Amherst and there ended up being a bus switch where the second bus was an hour delayed. What was supposed to be a 4-6pm trip ended up being a 430-9pm trip. I never ended up taking the second bus to my destination and I ended up taking an expensive Uber because I couldn’t wait any longer.
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How do I get from Boston to Amherst without a car?
Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Amherst without flying. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.
How long is the bus ride from Boston to Amherst?
On average, the trip from Boston to Amherst takes around 1h 40m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 1h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 75 miles (121 km) that separate the two cities.
How far is Boston from Amherst?
The distance separating Boston and Amherst is 75 miles (121 km).
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At what time does the first and last bus depart from Boston to Amherst?
The OurBus bus travels from Boston to Amherst only once a day, at 8: 20 AM.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Amherst?
If you're headed to Amherst from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from South Station and arrive at UMass Haigis Mall. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
What is the cheapest way to go from Boston to Amherst?
Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. $1 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Amherst from Boston.
How much does a bus ticket from Boston to Amherst cost?
You can expect to pay around $41 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $1 and $55, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Can you do a day trip from Boston to Amherst?
Yes, a day trip from Boston to Amherst is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 3h 20m. So you'll have enough time to visit Amherst before returning to Boston in the evening.
Best time to book your trip
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past departures.
Days before departure
Buddy tip: The best time to book this trip is usually 1 days before departure.
The average bus ticket from Boston to Amherst costs around $21 for departures 15 days prior.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston to Amherst, as early as possible. The best time to find and book cheap bus tickets is to book at least 15 days in advance.
By doing so, you can expect to save around 97% on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Amherst.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Boston to Amherst.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Boston to Amherst.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Boston to Amherst while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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Euro NCAP has announced an assisted driving rating for seven vehicles equipped with highway assist.
The BMW iX3 received very good reviews, while the Mustang Mach-E and Seat Cupra Formentor received good reviews.
Giri’s support system [Volvo Cars] Polestar 2 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 were rated medium, and Toyota Yaris and Opel were rated medium. [aka Vauxhall] Mokkae has achieved entry level status.
The highway assistance system combines (intelligent) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with lane center maintenance (LC) to keep the driver at a constant speed, keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front, and keep the vehicle in the lane. Helps keep it in the center. .. The system is designed to help the driver out of control, requiring the driver to always hold the steering wheel and look to the road.
Therefore, Euro NCAP not only tests the vehicle’s ability to support and promote safer driving, but also provides the vehicle in the event of an unforeseen situation and how the system involves the driver. Evaluate safe backups.
First introduced in premium cars, this technology has become mainstream in recent years and is now available in all categories of cars, albeit with varying degrees of sophistication and different price ranges. In previous driving test tests in 2018 and 2020, Euro NCAP found that it promised more than some vehicles could offer. This means that through naming and interaction with the driver, we have provided more automation than is feasible.
However, all cars tested in this round have support capability (the extent to which the system can assist the driver) and driver involvement (to the extent that the driver feels it is necessary to maintain control and stay in control). Provided a balance of. task.
Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary-General of EuroNCAP, said: Cars are not yet fully automated, and drivers should not be mistaken for them. Reports from the United States are when people have unrealistically high expectations of what such systems can offer, and the cars they are driving are actively trying to put them back in the loop. It highlights a very serious problem that can occur when you don’t. We are pleased that the manufacturers who participated in this test have clarified the level of support they can provide. ”
A variation of the X3 series, the iX3 has a new sensor set, but it is not yet available for stable mates of combustion engines, and the grading of autonomous driving systems applies only to the electric version.
Polestar 2 achieved moderate grading, limited by vehicle support performance. Polestar ran “immediately” wireless (OTA) software update software, and EuroNCAP “is looking forward to evaluating upgraded vehicles in the near future.”
https://www.just-auto.com/news/euro-ncap-rates-highway-assist-on-seven-models/ Euro NCAP evaluates highway assist on seven models


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This is a bit like a ‘buy one, get one free’ offer because when you visit Hawson Cross you get the Stumpy Oak for nothing. This is simply because both stand within a few feet of each other on a small island of grass at a road junction.
Before 1887, William Crossing, (1987, p. 105), notes that the upper portion of the cross was built into the wall at the entrance to nearby Hawson Farm. He also notes how one of the arms had been broken off by a wagon wheel but fortunately had been kept and re-united with the rest of the cross. At that time, Crossing recorded the dimensions of the cross shaft as being 33″ high and 9½” wide with the arms measuring 10½” deep and 31″ across. The original site of the cross was then thought to have been, “close to an old oak near the junction of roads hard by“. Today the old cross once again stands close to the old oak and has done since it was restored by the Dartmoor Preservation Association in 1952. The restoration work involved adding a new shaft which according to Harrison, (2001, p.46) was designed by Masson Phillips the latter-day cross guru. The old granite cross in its present form measures 87″ high with the arms spanning 32″ and the shaft having a circumference of 45½”, (Sandles, 1997, p.44). As cross types go, Hawson Cross can be classified as a wayside cross which probably marked the old monastic route known as the ‘Monk’s Path’ which ran between Buckfast and Buckland abbeys. The cross has also been known variously as; Scorriton Cross, Holy Brook Cross and Stumpy Oak cross.
© Tim Sandles 2007
As mentioned previously, Hawson Cross has a venerable neighbour in the form of a pedunculate oak tree known as the ‘Stumpy Oak’. This tree is but one of two on Dartmoor that are officially recognised as being, “historic oak trees” and appears on the Woodland Trust’s tree register as number 2281. Here it is noted that the tree is, “alive” which is always a good sign and at a height of 1.5m has a girth of 3.5m. Sadly its condition is not that good as there is decaying wood in the crown, the trunk is hollow with water pockets or holes, should you wish to see the entire record – click here.
I cannot believe that this ancient oak is simply a tree placed at a road junction, it can clearly be regarded as a ‘cross oak’ as these along with stone crosses marked road junctions but there must be more. It will need some work at the records office but I am sure that this old oak must mark the boundary of something, it’s too close to Holne to be on the parish boundary but maybe it’s on some manorial bounds?
It does not take a lot to imagine a lone monk sheltering under the spreading branches of the venerable oak from a moorland squall that has interrupted his journey to Buckland Abbey. Listen carefully and you can hear the low murmuring of his prayers as he kneels beside the towering granite cross which marks his way along the Monk’s Path.
Crossing, W. 1987 The Ancient Stone Crosses of Dartmoor, Devon Books, Exeter.
Harrison, B. 2001 Dartmoor Stone Crosses, Halsgrove Publishing, Tiverton.
Sandles, T. 1997 A Pilgrimage to Dartmoor’s Stone Crosses, Forest Pub., Liverton


TOLEDO, Ohio -- Bryant Koback rushed for a career-high 259 yards, Eli Peters and Drew Rosi connected for the game-winning touchdown in overtime and Toledo held off a big Eastern Michigan rally to defeat the Eagles 37-34 on Saturday.
Koback's 54-yard touchdown run in the third quarter put Toledo (5-3, 2-2 MAC) ahead 31-10. Eastern Michigan (4-4, 1-3) then rallied with a 4-yard scoring run by Mike Glass, a 3-yard TD run by Shaq Vann and a 26-yard run by Vann.
In overtime, Chad Ryland kicked a 24-yard field goal for Eastern Michigan. Toledo's possession opened with a 10-yard run by Koback. After an incomplete pass and a run for no gain, Peters hit Rosi on an out-pattern at about the 2-yard line and he was tackled a foot or two inside the right pylon for the touchdown.
Glass completed 21 of 37 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown for Eastern Michigan. Vann had 110 rushing yards on 20 carries with the two touchdowns.
Peters completed 9 of 18 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. The Rockets had 57 rushing attempts for 366 yards.
Koback's rushing total was sixth best in school history, well behind the record 330 yards by Morgan Williams against Miami (Ohio) in 2008.
Pruitt says player and family safety is main priority
Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt joins SEC Network's Laura Rutledge to discuss how he is keeping up with his players and making sure they are safe.
SEC cancels spring meetings because of coronavirus
The SEC has canceled its annual spring meetings scheduled for the last week of May because of issues related to the spread of the coronavirus.
College football's top 25 future defense power rankings
Georgia, LSU and Alabama all have premier defenses in college football today, and they are also set up well for 2021 and 2022.
Fowler reflects on life without sports
ESPN's Chris Fowler joins The Paul Finebaum Show to discuss his favorite sporting events, including Wimbledon and the Rose Bowl Game.
Wilson says his parents 'broke their backs' for him
Former Georgia OL Isaiah Wilson joins SEC Network's Laura Rutledge and discusses his parents' contributions en route to a soon-to-be NFL career.
Trevon Diggs ready to win against his brother in the NFL
NFL draft prospect, and brother of Bills WR Stefon Diggs, Trevon Diggs explains why the little brother always wins and relates a story from when he was younger to prove the point.


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Joanna Laajisto, a talented interior designer and personal inspiration to me, recently shared her latest work on her IG account, giving us a peek into the newly renovated Finnish Institute in Paris. Located in a building dating back to 1862 in the 5th arrondissement, the organization is funded by Finland to promote the country in the French Republic. Joanna’s signature style, rooted in her Nordic heritage, was perfectly à propos for the institute’s café and boutique. The result is warm, natural, timeless and beautiful. You can spot beautiful wooden furniture from Made By Choice, including her Airisto benches, among others.
Visit it here:
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I use cn.mops to detect CNVs from WGS data of an haploid genome using the haplocn.mops function . However, I obtain CNVs of copy number 1, which should not be the case since the normal should be 1. I do not get any calls of copy number 2.
Does this function still assume a normal state of 2 despite it being suggested useful for haploid genome?
Would greatly appreciate any clarification on this.


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Gov. Whitmer says we can begin to resume activities, work and visits, but with new protections like required face masks. Here are five takeaways you need to know.
LANSING, MI — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has extended her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order, but the Michigan Stay-at-Home order looks different than last month.
“We can now start the process of gradually resuming in-person work and activities that were temporarily suspended under my prior orders,” Whitmer said in a document obtained by the AP. “But in doing so, we must move with care, patience and vigilance, recognizing the grave harm that this virus continued to inflect on our state and how quickly our progress in suppressing it can be undone.”
The new order, Executive Order 2020-59, was issued Friday morning and runs through May 15.
A number of the protections it has had in place through April are being loosened. Whitmer is expected to speak at 11 a.m. to make the formal announcement.
Here are five key takeaways from the order:
1. Face Masks are Now Required
Where access to personal protective equipment (PPE) has been somewhat hard to come by, things like requiring face masks in confined public spaces were unrealistic. But as the ability to secure PPE has slowly expanded over the past month, the new order will mandate its use. If a person in a confined public space like a grocery store can medically tolerate wearing a face mask, they will be legally required to do so, and employers must provide non-medical grade masks to any in-person employees.
2. Travel Between Homes is Allowed
Michiganders with multiple residences can travel between them again. Where before things like stopping for gas posed a significant public health risk, efforts to mitigate the pandemic have reduced those dangers. While a lot of travel still is reasonably discouraged, situations like people being “trapped” at a second home no longer will arise.
3. Outdoor Activities Can Resume
Things like golf and boating have been made symbols to conservative opposition to the pandemic response. Thanks to the efforts to slow the spread of the disease, a number of outdoor activities can resume. However, those activities must still abide by the social distancing measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For instance, while golfing is permitted, use of golf carts is still prohibited.
4. Gardening Stores and Lawncare Services Reopen
Stores that sell items for outdoor activities also are opening again. The new “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order allows nonessential retail to reopen for pickup and delivery options only and big-box retailers will be able to reopen their garden centers. These restrictions to what could be sold helped reduce the number of people going to stores at one time, but no longer are required to slow the spread, in part thanks to the requirement to wear PPE in those stores. Complaints about access to gardening supplies have been common among Michigan conservatives, and the May evolution of the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order relaxes those protections.
5. In-Person Work is Still Limited
Restaurants are going to remain closed to dine-in customers. Michiganders probably will not be able to go get a haircut. The vast majority of in-person work is still not permitted to resume to limit the activities where PPE must be expended and the virus could be spread. But more sectors of the economy than before will be open and operating. And, Whitmer notes, this is the first in what will be many waves of restorations of daily Michigan life as the pandemic continues to be reined in by savvy Michigander social distancing.
RELATED: Coronavirus Tests Are Now Available to Any Michigander With Symptoms
It is unclear how these changes will impact conservative opposition to Michigan’s Stay-at-Home order. As The ‘Gander reported, legislative Republicans have been interested in scaling back the protections in place through April that have been instrumental in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Additionally, high-profile protests in Lansing are scheduled to continue, including one calling for a complete end to coronavirus responses from the governor.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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